Jerry Jerome, Sr. Celebration of Life Program

A C E L E B R A T I O N O F L I F E
Jerry Jerome, Sr.
J u l y 1 2 , 1 9 4 9 - J a n u a r y 1 , 2 0 2 3
20 January at 11:00 AM
Tenth Street Baptist Church
1000 R Street NW, Washington DC 20001

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Order of Service
Processional
Minister & Family
Opening Hymn
"Hold on to God's Unchanging Hands"
Scripture
(Old & New Testament)
Prayer of Comfort
Constance Moore-Pugh
Crystal Terrell
Minister Gene Wilson
Musical Selection
Juan Young
Acknowledgements
Wanda Ellison
Obituary Reading
Special Memories
Please read silently
Family and Friends
Musical Selection
"Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross"
Eulogy
Reverend A. Michael Charles Durant
Benediction
Reverend Stanley E. Butler
Friday, January 20, 2023
10am - Viewing
11am - Funeral Service
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Obituary Reading
Ebony Ellison

The Final Round
Our revered Jerry Jerome, Sr. departed this life on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the Veteran’s Hospital Center in
Washington, D.C. He was born on July 12, 1949, to the late Charles O'Hagan Jerome and Essie Belle Johnson
Jerome.
He attended Grimke Elementary school, Shaw Junior High school and Cardozo Senior High school. After high
school, he we worked for the Washington Gas Company in DC until he was drafted into the United States Armed
Forces. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a teletype operator in the 82nd
Airborne infantry division. While in the military he joined the army boxing team. After leaving the military with
honors, Jerry attended The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) where he received his degree in
industrial, commercial and residential Real Estate.
Early in his boxing career, as heavyweight boxer, Jerry patterned himself in the style of Jack Johnson who was
his favorite athlete. He even competed in a tough man contest and won in Savannah, Georgia. As a champion in
his own right, the boxing community admired his coaching expertise. He was a trainer for more than 40 years,
but training his own sons filled his heart the most. The younger boxers were also like sons to him.
Yielding from a family of entrepreneurs, Jerry took the baton and pursued a successful business in property
management. He started his Real Estate career by purchasing his father’s barber shop. He was the president and
CEO of Jerome Management, Inc. on 9th Street Northwest in Washington, DC. His business career also included
purchasing the building next door to open his carpet and floor covering business. This expanded into his
construction and home renovation business in both DC and Maryland. His sister Doris also worked with him
and shared an office operating her insurance business. Many of his family members would either work or assist
him over the years in the family businesses.
Jerry was a beacon in the community. If you needed a job, he would employ you, if you needed a home, he would
house you. He was also a huge family man. Any opportunity he could get, he ensured he put his family first,
spending quality time at family gatherings sharing in good food, laughter, card games, and fun. If nothing else,
you knew he definitely made sure he had a good piece of hot fried chicken. He loved cheering on his Redskins,
listening to Motown hits, attending and watching boxing matches, and taking road trips to Atlantic City. Jerry
had a smile that would light up a room. He will forever be missed.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, Earl Jerome, Butch Jerome, Terrell; 5 sisters, Charlene
Jerome Ellison, Arnita Jerome Handy, Doris Terrell Moore, Juanita Jerome Mack and Marjorie Jackson; sons
'King' Charles Jerome and Primo Jerome Parker. He leaves to cherish his memory his best friend and absolute
love of his life, Cecelia Jerome. He also leaves to cherish sons Jerry Jerome, Jr. Jerome Jerome, William Jerome
(Danielle), Jordan Jerome (LaDonna), and J'Von Jerome of Washington, DC; special niece and goddaughter,
Ebony Ellison of Upper Marlboro, MD; 3 brothers, Henry Terrell (Diane) of Washington, DC; Charles Terrell of
Boston, MA, Harold Jerome of Washington, DC, 1 sister, Naomi Monk of Washington, DC; best friend Terry
Hosely of Washington, DC; Sandy Lee of Orlando, Florida a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, adopted
children; family and close friends.`

Thank you
Our entire family appreciates your time and
sacrifice.Thank you greatly for your support
through our time of grieving. It has been a
time of great sadness, which has been
lessened by your presence and support.
Please know we are most grateful and will
never forget your kindness.
-The Jerome Family
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to:
Bacon Funeral Home
Tenth Street Baptist Church
1000 R Street NW, Washington DC 20001
Programs
Ebony.Ellison@gmail.com
240.619.8729
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