Jerry Washington

Jerry Dean Washington, age 68, of Mt. Vernon, IN, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Deaconess Hospice in Evansville.

He was born in Maunie, IL, the son of Leroy and Josephine (Lewis) Washington. He married Barbara Cox on December 14, 1965 in Mt. Vernon, IN, and she preceded him in death August 21, 2010.

He was employed by Madden Handle Factory, Pete’s Supper Club, and Angermeier Feed Elevator, Fuhrer Ford Milling and ADM Milling for over forty years. He was a member of Church of God in Christ in Mt. Vernon, IN. He loved playing guitar, BBQ’ing, and working on cars.


He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Washington, of Carlisle, IN, and Christopher Washington and fiancé, Jenny McCarty of Mt. Vernon, IN; two daughters, Tamara Cox of Mt. Vernon, and Stephanie Washington and (DeAngelo) Brewer, of Evansville; four grandchildren, Nick Forsee, Whitney Washington, Edwin Smiley, and September Smiley; one great-grandchild, Ra’Zeonna Rankin.; sisters, Emma Cason of Maunie, IL, Pearline Hardiman of Princeton, IN, Charlestine Bennett of Milwaukee, WI; a brother, Charles Washington of Chicago, IL; a host of nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.


He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; a daughter, April Dawn Washington; a sister, Virginia White; three brothers, Joe, George, and Leroy Washington; and a nephew, Morris Washington.


Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the time of funeral service at 1:00 pm, Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Austin-Stendeback Family Funeral Home, 1330 E. Fourth St. Mt. Vernon, IN. Burial will be in Bellefontaine Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IN. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.austinfuneralhome.com.