Jerry F. Martin, age 70, of Wolsey, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at PrairieView Healthcare Center in Woonsocket, SD.

His Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Welter Funeral Home.

Jerry was born on August 21, 1951 in Adell, Georgia to George and Ida (Fail) Martin.  Jerry served his country in the U.S. Navy for 4 years and was honorably discharged August 15, 1975.

Jerry's first love was for his horses.  He spoke fondly about two of them named Night and Nicoma.  Jerry traveled with his horses throughout the Western United States working for cattle ranches in California, Wyoming and Texas and several large feed lots in Texas.  When Jerry wasn't being a Cowboy, he worked on the oil rigs in Texas, shuttled cars in Hawaii, and worked 15 years for Walmart.

Jerry married Judy Williams on July 26, 2014 at Ravine Lake, Huron SD and moved to Wolsey, SD.

During his younger years Jerry played the guitar and sang in a Country Western Band and at church where his dad was the Pastor.

When Jerry wasn't busy, he could be found driving around town with his furry companion, Abby.  Jerry loved to spend time hunting and fishing.  His other hobbies included gardening, wood working and leather work.  Jerry was also known for his cooking talents and did most of the cooking for Judy and himself.

Grateful for having shared in his life is his wife Judy of 8 years; two brothers, Mike (Sue) Shea of Iroquois SD and Ken Kibbey of Texas; one sister, Naomi (Gene) Williams of Charleston, SC; three nieces, Julie Cochran of Huron SD, Cricket (Greg) Raschke of Tyler MN, Tabbatha Cornelius of Davenport IA; two nephews, Greg Parker of Independence MO, Bud (Maacah) Tarrell of Lone Pine NE; one great niece, Brooklynn Parker of Independence MO; four great nephews, Zander Fells of Huron SD, Tristen (Emily Fay) Tarrell of Winner SD, Graeden and Wyatt Tarrell of Lone Pine NE; god-son, Vinnie Morse; and one special daughter, Robin Skinner.