Jerry Wayne

Self

Jerry Wayne Self, 70, of Blanchard, passed away suddenly on November 29, 2022.  The son of Dee Oliver Self and Elsie Mae (Bailey) Self, Jerry was born on December 9, 1951, in Wewoka, Oklahoma.

Jerry proudly served in the United States Navy from 1971-1975 during the Vietnam War.  He worked as a jet engine mechanic on the A6 Intruder aboard the USS Enterprise.  Jerry just recently was acquainted with an old Navy buddy, Ernie Barnett, after 46 years.  While in the Navy, Jerry also earned his GED.  Jerry married Cindy Noyes on February 14, 1981.  He was a proud member of the Blanchard VFW and served on the honors team.  Jerry worked as a truck driver for Total Petroleum for several years.  He then went to work for the City of Newcastle in the Water Works Department.

Jerry's hobbies included fishing, going to car shows, antiquing, and most recently making large wooden crosses that he would give to people.  This was just an example of how he showed people that he loved them.  He would always take time to hear people's stories and would help anyone who needed it.  Jerry had the biggest, kindest heart.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Janet Miller, Wanda Casey and Donna Casey; Uncle Jesse and Aunt Ida.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Cindy Self; two sons, Jerrold Self and wife Danielle and Roy Self and wife Felicia; daughter, Becky Boydstun and husband Phillip; nine grandchildren, Ryan, Charlotte, Samantha, Amelia, Jasper, Logan, Owen, Parker and Gideon; brother Michael Self and wife Dina; sister, Kay Casey; nieces and nephews, Susan Noel and husband Mike and their children Casey and Justin, Thomas, and Birgit and many, more nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews too many to mention by name; and a host of other family members and friends.

Funeral services for Jerry will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard. Inurnment will follow in Washington Cemetery in Washington, Oklahoma.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com .