Wayne Lee Gerry

Wayne Lee Gerry, 90, of Mt. Vernon formerly of Lockwood, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon.
Gerry was born on Jan. 22, 1931 to Hugh and Alma Gerry. He grew up in Lockwood and graduated Lockwood High School in 1949. It was there he met his wife, Marvelle Blackford, whom he married on Nov. 7, 1951.
Gerry served his country as a Marine from 1952-1954. Upon honorable discharge as a Corporal he received the National Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal.
He spent his post military career as a barber after opening Wayne’s Barber Shop in his hometown and served the residents of Lockwood up to his full retirement in 2018. Gerry also made monthly trips to cut residents hair at the Good Shepard Nursing home in Lockwood.
Gerry was an active member at First Baptist Church in Lockwood, and served as Deacon for many years.
Gerry was preceded in death by Marvelle and leaves behind his son Richard (Lisa) Gerry. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at Lockwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon. Services are under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.