Gerald F. Moffitt

Gerald F. Moffitt, 79, of North Canton, passed away on June 12, 2023 at Bethany Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

He was born on August 3, 1943 to the late Braudy and Sibyl (Blaylock) Moffitt of Bonlee, North Carolina.

Jerry was a graduate of Grimsley High School in North Carolina and East Tennessee State University with a degree in political science. He was Vice President at MCTA INC., retiring in 2001.

He loved all sports and became a huge Cleveland Sports Fan with his buddy Stan after moving to Ohio in 2018. However, he still followed his beloved Atlanta Braves and Carolina Hurricanes. Jerry was an avid tennis player in his younger years with his dad. He was a private person dedicated to his family and friends.

Jerry is survived by his brother, James F. Moffitt of Dallas, Texas; and children of his long time friend and companion the late Alice "Nana" Sipe, Cathy A. and Mike Lowe, Joseph M. and Nancy Sipe, and Janice S. and Stan Farson. He was also very close to Alice's grandchildren, Michael, Tyler, Jessica, Dan and Mandy.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 10:30 am in the chapel at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Massillon, Ohio, with, Pastor Amy Downard officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jerry's honor to Autism Society of North Carolina, 5 Centerview DR, Suite 150, Greensboro, NC 27407 or The Stark County Humane Society.

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