Jerry Tincher

Jerry Tincher, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at UK Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 66 years of age.

 Born October 11, 1958, in Hamilton, Ohio, he was a son of Alene Powell Tincher and the late Thurman Tincher. Jerry was a proud veteran; having formerly served as a Staff Seargeant in the United States Marine Corp. He also worked as a Lieutenant with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Jerry enjoyed traveling, planting and raising a large garden, and smoking meats for family meals.  He also took great pride in tending his farm. Jerry loved his family and spending time with them was always important. He was a believer in Jesus Christ and attended Purdy Separate Baptist Church.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Gayle Roy Tincher, of Columbia, three sons, John Tincher of Las Vegas, Nevada, G.W. (and Tabitha) Cundiff, of Crab Orchard, and Cody (and Makenzie) Cundiff, of Science Hill; one daughter, Ashley Cheeney, of Virginia; his mother, Alene Tincher, of Salt Springs, Florida; three brothers, Gordon (and Kathy) Tincher, of Groveland, Florida, Mike (and Wanda) Tincher, of Ocoee, Florida, and Larry (and Laurie) Tincher, of Columbia; a sister, Sherry (and Ray) Willard, of Fort McCoy, Florida; eight grandchildren, Ty White, Clayton Cundiff, Cassidy Cundiff, Trey Cundiff, Bennett Mays, Ellie Kate Mays, Travis Tincher, and Jaxson Cheeney; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Tincher.

Funeral services are 10:00 AM CST Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Avery Russell, Bro. Richie Curtis, and Bro. Randy Brown officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with military honors provided by DAV Chapter 51.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, October 3, at the funeral home, and will resume Saturday morning at 8:00 AM.

Ty White, Clayton Cundiff, Trey Cundiff, Bennett Mays, Kandyn Slagle, Cassidy Cundiff, Ruby Bratcher, and Ellie Kate Mays will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Disabled American Veterans.  These donations can be left at the funeral home.

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