Jerry Frederick Romano, 83, of St. Simons Island, departed this life Monday, April 22, 2024 at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be conducted a 3 pm Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Wesley Church at Frederica with Dr. Lucas Ramirez and Rev. Scott Hearn officiating. Inurnment will be in the church columbarium.
Born November 22, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late to the late Joseph Frederick and Mildred B. Romano, he was a Restaurateur and owner of JR’s Loghouse in Peachtree Corners. Mr. Romano had been a resident of St. Simons Island for 20 years and was a charter member of Wesley Church at Frederica. He was an avid golfer and reader. He was also a founding member of The Old Hickory House Restaurants family.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Edna B. Romano of St. Simons Island, four children, Charis Willes of Palm Desert, CA, Chana Phillips and husband Gary of Suwanee, GA, Joseph Frederick Romano and wife Gina of Beverly Hills, CA, and Amanda Marshall and husband Andrew of Brookhaven, GA, and six grandchildren.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. www.edomillernandsons.com