Jerry Cannon Beeler, Lampe, MO, son of Ralph and Sybil "Doris" (Cannon) Beeler, was born November 17, 1938, at Joplin, MO, and departed this life on September 29, 2023, at the age of 84.

On August 7, 1960, Jerry was united in marriage to Janet Martin.

Together they moved to the area in 1998 from Springfield, MO.  He had worked as the area supervisor for Ryder Truck Rental Company before his retirement.

Membership was held in the Kimberling City United Methodist Church.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Sybil Beeler.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Beeler of the home, one son, Ralph Todd Beeler of Lampe, MO, one daughter, Sara Ray of St. James, MO, one sister, Jane Sohosky of Joplin, MO, three grandchildren, Emily Beeler of Kansas City, MO, Ryan Ray of Indianapolis, IN, and Tyler Ray of St. James, MO, four great grandchildren, Aubrey Ray, Bailey Ray, Maverick Ray, and Rosalie Ray.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Kimberling City United Methodist Church, Kimberling City, MO. Burial will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Joplin, MO.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.