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Gerald (Jerry) Percy Garey of Greensboro, MD, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born at home in Mastens Corner, DE, Jerry was the son of the late Percy Roland Garey and Erma Shaffer Garey. He married the love of his life, Marian Ringgold Garey, on August 9, 1970, and remained just so, for 55 years.
In addition to his wife, Marian, Jerry is survived by two sons, Nathan Garey (Michelle) of Magnolia, DE and Jeremy Garey (Julie) of Landenberg, PA; and a daughter, Erma Grimmel (Eric) of Woodbine, MD; seven grandchildren: Hannah Garey, Connor Garey, Taylor Garey, Beckett Garey, Levi Garey, Hope Grimmel, and Gage Grimmel; three brothers: Robert Garey (Linda) of Felton, DE, Larry Garey (Linda) of Houston, DE, and Billy Garey (Peggy) of Harrington, DE; and two sisters, Priscilla Morris of Harrington, DE and Juanita Melling (John) of Felton, DE. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Paul Garey, Donnie Garey, and Kenny Garey. He is also survived by beloved in-laws Stanley and Peggy Hutchison, Libby Garey and many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.
Friends may visit with the family from 6pm until 8pm on Tuesday, January 6th, at the Moore Funeral Home, P.A. located at 12 South Second Street in Denton, MD. A memorial celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at 11 am on Wednesday at the Ridgely Church of the Brethren located at 110 Park Avenue in Ridgely, MD where friends may visit with the family from 10am until 11am before the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Ridgely Church of the Brethren or to Camp Mardela, PO Box 460, Denton, MD 21629. For a full obituary and to offer online condolences, please visit moorefuneralhomepa.com
