JERRY MELDRUM

Jerry graduated from Martins Ferry High School, and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University. He started his career as a teacher and coach for Whitehall High School but eventually moved into accounting and retired after a successful 30 year career as Treasurer for Crane Plastics.

Jerry was best known for his love of sports, particularly golf, and is no doubt teeing off in the clouds. He loved his years as head coach for the infamous and undefeated youth travel football team, the Eastland Vikings. He also had an obsession with maintaining his fleet of classic cars in pristine condition.

Jerry is survived by his partner in life, Pat Meldrum, whom he married on July 7, 1989. He is also survived by his devoted sons, Steve (Terri) Meldrum of New Albany, OH, and Mark (Kelly) Meldrum of Portage, MI, both from his first marriage to his lifelong friend, Sabra Meldrum of Columbus, OH. Also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Jessica, Logan (ne Steve and Terri), Clayton, Jaxsen, Maegen, Elijah and Ki (ne Mark and Kelly); step-sons, Todd (Joann) Lacey, Mike (Mary Jayne) Lacey; step-grandchildren, Nick (Kendra), Tony (Jessica), and Sophie DeFrancisco; and his sister, Janis Sweet (Chuck).

He is preceded in death by his mother, Doris (“Dottie”) Meldrum; father, William (“Bill”) Meldrum; and sister, Peggy Duvall.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, starting at 10 a.m. until noon at Taylor-Theller Funeral Home, 111 West Main St., Amanda. A brief funeral service will follow beginning at noon. A private interment for family only will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Lancaster.

Memorial donations can be made in Jerry’s name to Cozy Cat Cottage, P.O. Box 283, Powell, OH 43065.

Condolences may be made at www.taylortheller.com.