Jerry Don Besecker Sr.

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Mr. Jerry Don Besecker Sr., 78, of Wallops Island, passed away on July 29, 2020, at his residence.

He was born July 19, 1942, a son to the late Charles and Mary (Reames) Besecker, at Fort Smith, Ark.

He was a member of Union Baptist Church, American Legion Post #159, and Masonic Lodge #243. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after 20 years of service.

Jerry is survived by his two sons, Jerry Don Besecker Jr., of Atlantic, and John Charles Besecker and his wife, Susie, of Wallops Island; three granddaughters, Amanda Besecker, of Greenbackville, Brittany Besecker, of Onancock, and Mary Catherine Besecker, of Wallops Island; brother, Charles Besecker III, and his wife, Marlene, of Wilmington, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 59 years, Jackie Besecker; and daughter, Lori Ann Besecker.

Visitation will be held Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Salyer Funeral Home Inc., Chincoteague Island.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at 2 p.m., at Union Baptist Church, Chincoteague Island, with the Rev. Kevin Eley officiating.

Burial will take place in the John W. Taylor Memorial Cemetery in Temperanceville, with military honors.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Guardsmen of Yester Year Breakfast c/o Jerry Tarr, P.O. Box 12, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336.

Services were entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home Inc. on Chincoteague Island.

Condolences may be made online at www.salyerfh.com
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