Jerald Thomas "Jerry" Rosser, 79, of Flemingsburg, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at Fleming County Hospital.

Jerry was born March 6, 1936 in Maysville to the late William E. and Opal Moreland Rosser.

Jerry was a well - known business man in Fleming County, as a young man he had worked for Clyde's Super Value and Larry's IGA in Maysville. After leaving Maysville he and his family owned and operated Jerry's IGA in Flemingsburg for 45 years. One of his true passions was being a farmer, which he had been for most of his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Sergeant. He was a longtime member of the Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church where he had actively served in many capacities.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Armstrong Rosser; son, Michael (Kay) Rosser of Flemingsburg; grandchildren, Trey Rosser, Sydney (Cory) Moore, Tasha (Kevin) McCarty; great grandchildren, Brecken and Bella; brother, Jimmy Rosser (Mary Sue) of Dover; sister, Sue Faris of Ripley, and Linda Rosser of Maysville; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Glenn Rosser, Butch Rosser, Bonnie Wallingford, Billie Hartley, Pat Bowkamp and Maretta Carpenter.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016, at the Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ben Cain and Pastor Susan Elkow officiating. Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery with Military rites will be performed by the W.N. Fant American Legion Post #5 and Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834.
Visitation will be Friday from 6-9 p.m. at the church and after 8 a.m. Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church, (117 West Main Street, Flemingsburg, KY 41041) or charity of one's choice.

Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Funeral Service

Saturday, January 09, 2016
1:00 PM

Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church
117 W. Main Street
Flemingsburg, Kentucky 41041