Gerald Ray Kaufman

Gerald Ray Kaufman, 77, Camby, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Jerry was born on March 12, 1948, in Indianapolis, to the late Louis Andrew and Grace Evelyn (Hawk) Kaufman.  He married Vicky (Lucas) Kaufman on December 24, 1981, and she survives.

Jerry graduated from Ben Davis High School and proudly served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman.  Armed with an exceptional work ethic, Jerry enjoyed a career with the Allison Division of General Motors that spanned more than 37 years.  He worked as a forklift driver and machine operator, retiring in 2003.

Jerry was a 42-year member of Mt. Gilead Church, where he also enjoyed participating in the men’s Bible Study.  He loved motorcycles and the sense of freedom that riding brought.  He was an avid NASCAR fan, always loyal to Number 11, Darrell Waltrip.   Family memories were created during the many camping trips to Raccoon Lake when the children were younger.  Those trips later became beach vacations in Virginia and Florida, where Jerry loved to relax and unwind.  Family was everything to Jerry.  His dependability, compassion, kindness, patience, and unconditional love were always there to provide stability for his loved ones and to catch them when they needed it.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert W. Kaufman.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 43 years, Vicky; children, Jennifer (Robert) Townsend, Jason (Lisa) Kaufman, Candas (Eric) Sutton, Sarina (Brian) Tearman, Jacob Lynch, and Alexis Kaufman; brother, Thomas D. Kaufman; grandchildren, Alexander, Lewis, Samuel, Mia, Lucario, Lorelei, Mia, Maya, Jacob, Alexis, Ariel, David, Nicholai, Kendra; great grandchild, Elaina.

Jerry’s Life Celebration® Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at Mt. Gilead Church, 6019 East State Road 144, Mooresville.  Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2025.  The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m.  Rev. Jeff Faull will officiate.  Cremation will follow at the Morgan County Crematory, Mooresville, and burial will take place at White Lick Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Allendale, Gift of Camp Fund.  Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.