Jerry Morehead

Jerry Morehead, 94 of Mooresville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 13, 2016. He was born on July 18, 1921 to Everett and Ella (Leigeber) Morehead, to whom he has now returned along with his sister, Helen Utterback and eldest son, Dennis Morehead.

As the custodial parent of four sons, he married the love of his life, Lorraine (Thomas) Morehead, who was the custodial parent of her four daughters. Over the course of their 52 years of marriage, Jerry became the loving and devoted family patriarch to 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren, all of whom he is survived by in addition to his wife.

A member of Town Center Church in Mooresville, Jerry consistently lived a life of integrity, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his Christian faith. He influenced many people over the course of his life with his kind heart and strength of character.

He was passionate about of his career as an industrial salesman and district supervisor, enjoying many awards and recognitions along the way. Jerry retired from Kimball Products at the age of 88 years. A member of the American Legion in Mooresville, he was proud to have served his country as a World War II pilot in the Army Air Corps. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends, but has left behind so many happy memories as he lived life to the fullest in accordance to his values and convictions.

His surviving children are, Terry (Denise) Morehead of California, Randy Morehead of Florida, Jay Morehead of Indianapolis, Loretta Kirkham of Mooresville, Roxanne (Ron) Wildermuth of California, Sue Ellen Conner of Texas and Laura Beck of Indianapolis.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Kindred Hospice and Americare Plus for providing excellent care during Jerry’s final days at home.

Family and friends will gather from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 16 in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 am on Friday, June 17 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may share a favorite memory or leave a personal message for Jerry’s family.