Jerry McCord, 85, Vincennes

Jerry F. McCord, 85, of Vincennes, Indiana was reunited with his wife and Heavenly Father, on August 5, 2025. He was born in Knox County, Indiana on August 25, 1939, to the late Roy and Beatrice McCord. Jerry married the love of his life, Helen McCarter, on August 31, 1957.
In his early years Jerry enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, pool, and bowling. He was a member of the Calvary Apostolic Church. Jerry and Helen proudly owned and operated Arab Pest Control for many years before retiring. Jerry also enjoyed hunting, riding 4-wheelers, playing euchre, and spending time with his family. They both will be deeply missed.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Roy and Beatrice McCord; wife of 67 years, Helen McCord; son-in-law Leon Gill; siblings Rick McCord, Donna (Walter) Lane, Joellen Benken, Betty Fields; brother-in-law Tom Froeschke.
He is survived by his children Judy Gill, Sherry (Ron) Williams, Sam (Tracy) McCord; grandchildren Amy (Jason) Jeffers, Brianna Williams, McKinsey (Alarik) Anderson, Morgan (Luke) Hockensmith; great-grandchildren Noel and Kennedy Jeffers, Raelynn and Mason Williams, Saylah Anderson, Maylee Hockensmith; sister-in-law Charlie McCord; brothers-in-law Jim Benken and Jack McCarter.
Goodwin-Sievers is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. McCord. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm at 524 Broadway Street. The Funeral Service will begin promptly at 1 pm with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery following immediately.