William Jerry L. Deatherage

William Jerry L Deatherage, age 81, of Salem, KY, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
Jerry was born in Crittenden County, KY, to the late Robert and Elsie May (Cosbey) Deatherage. Jerry spent most of his time with his grandmother Ruth Champion. A man of faith, he was a devoted member of Salem Baptist Church. He proudly served his country as a United States Air Force veteran during the Vietnam era.
Deeply committed to his community, Jerry was a former magistrate of Livingston County and shared his talents as a certified engineer and maintenance supervisor at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, where he worked for more than 20 years.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Phyllis Deatherage; his daughter, Jacinda (Rusty) Lee Deatherage Renner of Lola; his granddaughter, Jacey Lee Campbell of Lola; his brother, Robert Deatherage of Kissimmee, FL; and his nephew, Jimmy Deatherage.
He will be remembered for his steadfast dedication to family, faith, and service.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM, in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services. Military honors will be rendered following the service, with burial in Salem Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Monday from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour. 
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com