- Date Of Birth: March 9, 1948
- Date Of Death: May 26, 2021
- State: Kentucky
Jerry Allen Mains, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior May 26, 2021 surrounded by his family at Baptist Health Hospital Lexington, Kentucky.
Jerry’s collegiate experience led him to a focus on automotives beginning at the Kentucky Department of Transportation and Brownings Manufacturing Company. Those experiences as a young adult culminated in his career as a committeeman for U.A.W 1268 at Chrysler Corporation in Belvidere, Illinois.
After establishing his career in Illinois, Jerry went on to reinvigorate his family’s farmstead on South Ripley Road in Maysville, Kentucky. There, he tirelessly toiled with his ancestors’ land with his wife to till tobacco and vegetable for an idyllic life in a small valley between two creeks.
Jerry was a very kind and humble man who always placed others first.
In 2012, Jerry relocated to Tennessee. It was here he found a new passion at Dollywood Amusement Park in Pigeon Forge. He became known as “Mr. Jerry” at “Mr. Jerry’s Sit & Sip” as the charismatic jester that would not only keep you in line; but as the guardian to assure your thirst was never left unquenched.
Jerry’s interest in human interaction along with his unwavering humor, cultivated strong friendships with a large number of people both near and far. These connections will undoubtedly last forever. Later in life; Jerry developed a fervent interest in antiques, vintage numismatics, and was an aficionado of extravagant hats. His keen eye for memorabilia with a tale earned him a reputation as a collector of all things historical.
Mr. Mains is predeceased by his brother, Eddie Mains. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia (Browning) Mains who were united in marriage September 6, 1969 in Maysville, Kentucky. Lovingly remembering their father are his three children Lori Lang and husband Jason, Peter Mains and wife Wendy, and Tyler Mains and partner Angel.
