Obituary of Jerry M. Nikirk

Jerry M. Nikirk

July 30, 1942-August 9, 2018

Oolitic-Jerry M. Nikirk, 76, went on to meet his Loving Savior with his family surrounding him at 8:55pm on Thursday, August 9^th at his residence.

Born on July 30, 1942, he was the son of Isaac M. Nikirk and Ida Ethel New Nikirk. Jerry retired from RCA after 40 years. He was a member of the Oolitic High School (Bearcats) class of 1960 Alumni Association, Bearcat Breakfast Club, and of Tabernacle of Praise Church where he was active on the Safety Team, Sound and Video Team, and JOY Fellowship. He married Linda Hutsell on April 17, 1971 and she survives.

Surviving with his wife of Oolitic are his children, Jeff Nikirk and his wife, Moira of Bedford, Linnea Pennycuff and her husband, Steven of Oolitic, Larissa Jerke and her husband, Scott of Sellersburg, IN and Seth Nikirk and his wife, Amy of Oolitic. He was an amazing Papaw to ten grandchildren, Miley, Macy, Luke, Lynlee, Lakan, Saxton, Lorelei, Saban, Annabelle, and Savannah. Surviving siblings include Elsie Webb of Oolitic, Betty Speer (Kenny) of Oolitic, Marilyn Kay Rathsman of Columbus and Mike Nikirk (Kim) of Kodak, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Warren, Walter and Wendell.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 15^th at Tabernacle of Praise Church with Rev. Gary Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Hilltop Cemetery in Avoca. Visitation will be held at Tabernacle of Praise Church on Tuesday, August 14^th from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Safety Team of Tabernacle of Praise Church.