Jerome M. "Jerry" Fussell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jerome M. (Jerry) Fussell Born in Atmore, Alabama on July 29, 1944 to Ann Vickery Fussell and Jerome Pollard Fussell. Jerry grew up in Darlington, SC and graduated from St John's High School in 1962. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in August 1969. He served in the Army and was discharged as a Specialist 5 and awarded the Army Commendation Medal. He also achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in frank Well's Boy Scout Troop 504 in Darlington. Jerry married lifelong friend and classmate Sherrill Medlin in 1988. Together he and Sherrill served the Lord as born again Christians and last belonged to the First Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC. He was also a member of the Marketlife Ministry. He enjoyed beach trips and shagging at the "Circle" and the Class of '62 and "St John's at the beach" reunion. which he helped develop. He and Sherrill restored several old cars and belonged to the Swamp Fox Old Car Club for many years. Jerry was a career salesman and retired from Drummond American in 2002 due to a running spinal injury. He loved to run and was successful in winning his age group in many 5K and 10K races. He also was the 1996 and '97 TAC Seniors (over 55) Champion in the 400 and 800 meters in SC and NC. Jerry was predeceased by his mother, his father, and his brother Bob. He is survived by his wife, Sherrill, a daughter, Jennifer F. Miller (Greg), Stepsons, Ryan Williams (Donna), Brett Williams (Sonia),Grandchildren, Smith Miller, Arica Williams, Iain Williams, Sebastian Williams, and Erick Eckberg (Dhariana).

Jerome M. "Jerry" Fussell

July 29, 1944 - May 5, 2020