Jerry Lee Polley

Jerry Lee Polley, 68, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital, Logan, Ohio following a brief illness. He was born in Nelsonville on October 27, 1950, the son of Thomas M. and June Mann Polley.  Jerry was a 1969 graduate of Nelsonville-York High School, where he played football, basketball and track.   After high school, he played football and ran track for Fairmont State University in WV. He was a diehard Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeye fan.

Jerry retired as a line mechanic for AEP after 30 years and enjoyed hunting and golfing with his friends. He greatly loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Jerry is survived by his son, Jeremy (Rachel) Polley of Pataskala and daughter, Noelle (Wes) Pierce of Nelsonville; sisters, Sandra McCloud of Grove City; Linda Stewart, Albany; brothers Carl (Pam), Albany and Tim (Jennie Elison), Logan. Grandchildren, Elijah, Samuel and Isabella Polley; and Noah and Abigail Pierce. He is also survived by numerous special nieces and nephews. Tara Polley, Trevor Polley, Tyrone McCloud, Tiffany Stewart, Tonya Stewart, Anthony Polley, Torie Polley, Yvonne, Brian, and Neil.

Besides his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by a brother, Terry and a sister, Lois Ann; grandson, Jonah Lee Polley and nephew, Carlton Polley.

Funeral arrangements are being made by Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home in Nelsonville. Visiting hours will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019.  The funeral will be on Friday, April 5 ^th at 11:00 a.m., conducted by Leon Forte’. Cremation will take place as requested.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com