Jerry Ralph Burkey Jr., age 58, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Oklahoma City.

The family will be planning a Memorial Service at a later date to honor and celebrate Jerry's life. In this time of grief, may friends and family find solace in the memories shared and the love that Jerry brought into their lives. He will be deeply missed but forever remembered.

Born to Jerry Ralph Burkey, Sr. and Anita Louise (McElreath) Burkey in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Jerry was a caring and free-spirited individual who touched the lives of those around him. Jerry graduated from Cyril High School and furthered his education at UCO.

He began his professional journey in retail and maintenance but found his true calling as a caregiver for his grandmother. Jerry selflessly lived with his parents on their farm, providing dedicated care for his mother.

A lover of life, Jerry cherished spending time with friends, often sharing interesting facts, fun stories, and comics. His free-spirited nature led him to live life on his own terms, doing what brought him joy. Always ready to lend a helping hand, Jerry's generosity and kindness impacted friends and family alike.

Jerry is survived by his loving parents, Jerry and Anita Burkey, and his siblings: Tammy and Mark Powers of Carnegie, Bonnie Keeley of Pryor, and James and Deanna Burkey of Elgin. He is also remembered by his nieces and nephews - Christy Hampton and Eddie Hogan, Stacy and Micah Bentley, Brandon Gibson, Kellie and Jeremy Frost, Amber and Bren Wuergler, Jessica and Jared Wilson, Michael Burkey - along with their children.

Jerry is preceded in death by his grandparents Ralph and Beatrice Burkey and Howard and Rosalia McElreath.