Jerry Lynn Justice, 87, of Minford, Ohio, formerly of New Boston, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Minford Retirement Center.

Born March 19, 1939, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he was a son of the late Russell and Ada (Kerr) Justice. Jerry retired from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources where he worked in Shawnee State Forest. He was a longtime member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union. Jerry enjoyed cooking, fishing, trains and watching Western television shows.

Jerry is survived by one son, Joshua Justice of Lawrence County, Ohio; sister, Janet King of Pataskala, Ohio; several nieces and nephews along with several great- nieces and great- nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Sparks.

Jerry was laid to rest beside his parents at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of D.W. Swick & Son Funeral and Cremation Services in Sciotoville.

Online memories and condolences may be shared at DWSwickFuneralHome.com