Jerry Morrical

Jerry W. Morrical, 72, of Redkey, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, while in the company of family members at Persimmon Ridge, in Portland, Indiana.

Jerry was born in Portland, Indiana, on Aug. 27, 1951, a son of the late Kathryn “Juanita” (Cox) and Robert Morrical.

He was a 1969 graduate of Redkey High School as well as a 1971 graduate of Indiana Business College. Jerry was formerly employed by MSSL in Portland, Indiana, prior to his retirement from excavation in 2010.

He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #507 in Ridgeville, Indiana.

Jerry was a quiet man, yet very social and enjoyed spending time with his many friends, fishing, playing golf, watching Indiana University basketball, the New York Yankees and collecting baseball cards.

Jerry is survived by his sister, Marsha L. Morrical; cousins Larry Daniels and Dennis Morrical; and special friends Pam Nichols, Amy Howell, Kori Moyer, Rod Nichols and Tracy Fields.

He was preceded in death by his parents and best friend, Tom Nichols.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, from 1 to 2 p.m. at MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Randy Davis officiating. Burial will be held privately in Hillcrest Cemetery in Redkey, Indiana.

A special thank you to Persimmon Ridge and Keystone Hospice Group for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Jerry and his family during this difficult time. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel.