Birth date: Jan 28, 1954 Death date: Mar 16, 2022
La Grange - Mr. Jerry D. Whitfield, 68, passed on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted Read Obituary
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J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, Inc.
1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro NC 27534
Jerry ( known to me as Smiley) was a sweet gentle soul that showed loved most everyone he met. I work in the Clerks Office & have for 24 years. I met Jerry shortly after my employment. Not because he was in trouble . Just say he would hang out around the downtown area a lot. He was always so friendly and spoke of a lady that he stayed with some named Ms Mary. Jerry would always make me smile even on days I felt I didn’t have a lot to smile about. Several years ago after he was placed in nursing home facility , I was sad to not hear him say “Good Morning Ms Julie, or How you doing?” I knew he needed to come from the streets and have a better environment. I was able to visit Smiley a few times and Loved him dearly. Like all of us , Smiley made some bad decisions, and I can’t speak for anyone else, but for me he was special and he was somebody that i knew loved me unconditionally. To his family, I know you don't know me but I loved Jerry “To me smiley” and I want you to know he made a difference in My life for many years. If you would like to reach out I can be reached via email at julie.juliewhitfieldforclerk.com
Jerry memories of you will always be in my heart ❤️
