HIGHSMITH, Jerry 'JR' 'Fat Boy' Jr.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HIGH.J002
• _FGRAVE: 206347340
• Funeral: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

JR (often affectionately called “Fat Boy” by his friends) moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, after Hurricane Katrina to work in construction and help rebuild some of the large beautiful homes in the city. He later became trained for a position in oil testing for SGS Laboratories. JR looked forward to being with his family for cookouts, planning crawfish boils, and especially opportunities to share in family meals including Mary Lou’s lasagna or an apple pie that Phyllis baked. He enjoyed rock hunting and mushroom hunting, and opportunities to sing karaoke.

Died:
Jerry "JR" Highsmith Jr., age 50, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, January 17, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Jerry married MOATS, S.L.

Children: 2. Highsmith, B.N.   3. Highsmith, C.W.