Jerry Wayne Checkan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jerry Checkan, 40, of Columbia, slept into the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 13, 2018, at his home. A celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Columbia from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Visitation will be from 2-3 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Jerry Wayne Checkan was born January 23, 1978 in St. Louis, MO., the son of Frederick Allen Jr. and Nanette Davis. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother Nanette Checkan of Columbia, MO., his father Frederick Allen Jr. of Troy, MO., one sister Danielle Checkan of Columbia, MO., three brothers Christopher Checkan, Gary L. Checkan both of Columbia, MO., and Jason Checkan of Cranberry, PA., and a very close friend Timothy Johnson of Columbia, MO. Jerry is survived by his mother Nanette Checkan and father Frederick Allen, Jr., grandmother Margert Allen, brothers Jason Checkan, Christopher Checkan, Gary Lewis Checkan, and Nathen Allen, sisters Danielle Nichole Checkan and Tiffany Allen. He also leaves one niece Kiley Checkan, one nephew Trevor Checkan, and numerous aunts, uncles, and many friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his grandparents Jerry L. Davis, Nettie Sue Davis, Frederick Allen Sr. and one aunt Susie Allen. Jerry was surrounded by his loving mother Nanette, his brothers Christopher, Gary Lewis, his sister Danielle and close family friend Tim Johnson on April 13, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Jerry always had an impact on the people he met, he was kind, loving, caring, funny, and fair. He always helped anyone in any way that he could. Jerry was someone you could talk to, no matter what, he would somehow make you feel better and make you laugh. Jerry loved collecting knifes and survival gear, he was so ready doe a zombie breakout and was ready to protect his loved ones. Jerry loved to fish and camp. If he could have, he would have lived in the woods just like Grizzly Adams. He was always waiting on the big one when he went fishing. Jerry’s motto was life is too short to be angry or unhappy, and he believed nothing happened by chance, everything has a reason. We called Jerry Mr. Tinker because he was always trying to invent something or fix something. Even in Jerry’s battle with cancer he found a way to be strong and kept everyone in high spirits. He would tell us all to keep our faith and be strong. Jerry’s work here on Earth has been fulfilled and he has done what God put him here to do. Jerry has touched the lives of so many people in so many ways, and now God has called Jerry home to be with him. Until we all meet again rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord God, you are at peace and at home our sweet sweet angel.

Jerry Wayne Checkan

January 23, 1978 - April 13, 2018