Jerry Lee Weeks was born January 2, 1943, to the late Robert C. Weeks and Lois (Vandeveer) Weeks in Mitchell, Illinois. He passed away at the age of eighty on Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
He is survived by his significant other, Patsy Harrington of Lebanon; his son, Ryan Weeks and his wife, Juli of Scottsdale, Arizona; two daughters, Tammy Phelps of Granite City, Illinois and Shawn Parker and her husband, Shaun of Edwardsville, Illinois; twelve grandchildren, Cooper Weeks, Lauren Weeks, Owen Weeks, Alex Weeks, Jake Phelps and his wife, Mara, Cole Phelps, Brooke Phelps, Devin Parker, Drake Parker, Chase Parker, Presley Parker and Hudson Parker.
Jerry had an unwavering passion for the simple pleasures that life has to offer. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren. He cherished every moment spent with them.
His garage was his sanctuary, where he crafted, fixed, and tinkered with joy. As long as can be remembered he has always loved his garage. It was a place to meet with friends, give life lessons to family members, talk for hours or simply to escape into the silence of his work. This was also a place that he brought things back to life, whether it was fixing up an old car, refinishing a piece of furniture or an antique chest. To most people the garage is just four walls, but to him it was therapeutic.
He took immense pride in maintaining his yard. He was so proud that when you visited, you were going for a golf cart ride on the entire property and around the pond.
Above all, his heart truly came alive as he watched his grandkids, with a smile on his face, you could feel his proudness of these children that will forever honor his legacy.
His love for family and the simple joys of life will remain an enduring inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Arrangements are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon.
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