Jerry was born October 11, 1939 in Burke County to the late Gordon Fate and Mattie Hildebran Bailey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; Two sisters, Pattie Bailey and Diane Whitener.
He was a US Army Veteran and a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church and retired from Carolina Container.
Surviving are his wife, Patsy Hunt Bailey of the home, a son Rick Letterman and wife Tammy of Black Mountain, two daughters, Tamara White and husband, Herbert of Greensboro, Anna Letterman of Newton, a sister, Betty Hawn and husband Jack of Hickory and a brother, William Bailey of Icard and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 27, at 3:00 P. M. at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church with Reverend Dan Duke officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday April 26 ,2010 from 7:00 until 8:30 P. M. at Hickory Funeral Home.
Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Post#48.
Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com.
Hickory Funeral Home 1031 11th Avenue Blvd. S.E., Hickory, NC 28602 is in charge of arrangements.
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