Jerry Alsip

May 9, 1949 - December 27, 2021

Jerry Alsip, age 72, of Anna, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at 1:18 p.m. at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Alton, Illinois. He was born on May 9, 1949 to Dallas and Naomi (Walker) Alsip in Southern Illinois. He married Cheryl Isom on February 22, 1979, and she survives. Jerry was the owner of Alsip Landscaping for three and a half years in Florida. After moving back to Southern Illinois, he continued Alsip Landscaping in the Union County and Carbondale area. Jerry was part of the Jehovah Witness Marion Congregation. He enjoyed making knives with wooden handles and custom knives. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Alsip; daughters, Carolynn Alsip (Roger Newfarmer of Jonesboro, Abi (Kim) Alsip of Anna, and Lydia Alsip of Anna; son, Marshall (Christina) Alsip; two granddaughters, Caley (Brandon) Evans of Metropolis and Ashley (Cody) Martinez of Sikeston; four grandsons, Dustin (Cassey) Wilda of Anna, Hunter Godwin of Anna, Parker Alsip of Anna, and Greyson Anderson of Metropolis; six great-grandchildren; sister, Paula Hanzel of Anna; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Bill Hanzel. Per the family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Casper Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Marion, Illinois. Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro is entrusted with arrangements.