Jerry Hathcock, age 89, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Adair Village in Clinton, Missouri. A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to Allen Street Church and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Jerry Joe Hathcock was born on September 28, 1936 in Lamar, Missouri, the son of Benjamin Phillip and Vera Mae Hathcock. Jerry was a loving and devoted husband, dad, and grandpa. He married the love of his life, Winona Faye Tucker, on November 16, 1957. He also served in the U.S. Army National Guard.

Jerry was a deacon at Allen Street Church. His favorite bible verse was John 3:16. He loved taking care of his two dogs, Bear and Fryer, and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids, he also loved crossword puzzles and watching Wheel of Fortune.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father and his brother, Phillip Ray Hathcock.

Survivors include his wife Winona Hathcock, his four children; David Hathcock (Lora), Susan Lynnette Hathcock (Dan), Jeffrey Hathcock (Michele), Stacy Jones (Laurence), 8 grandchildren; Ashlee Hathcock, Christopher Hathcock (Tara), Anthony Hathcock (Melinda), Stephanie Harp (Cory), Rashell Medlock (Michael), Kendal Hathcock (Linnae), Michael Jones (Jessica), Alyssa Hathcock, 21 great grandchildren, and  several nieces and nephews.

Obituary submitted by family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.