Obituary of Jerry Doud

Lawrenceville, PA - Jerry Hiram Doud, age 78, passed away on August 22, 2018 in his home. Jerry was born on June 8, 1940 in Lawrenceville, PA to the late Hiram and Margretta (Utter) Doud. Jerry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marion (Farr) Doud and their five children: Mark Doud (Darlene O'Neal) of Bellefonte, PA; Lisa (Chris) Case of Mansfield, PA; Cara Doud (David Olsen) of Morgantown, WV; Melissa Doud (Rory Marr) of Palm City, FL and Ryan (Stefanie) Doud of Lawrenceville, PA. Jerry is also survived by grandchildren: Michael Doud, Wyatt Case, Cooper Case, Amelia Olsen, Grant Olsen, Cora Marr and Korbin Doud; and siblings Marilyn Warren and Paul (Virgina) Doud. He was preceded in death by a brother Daniel Doud. Jerry began life on a sheep and dairy farm. Jerry became a lifetime dairy farmer and his farm was given the distinction of being a century farm. He was proud of his family's long tradition of farming and living off the land. However, his greatest pride came from the raising of his five children with his wife Marion. When meeting someone new he took great pride in telling them about his children. Jerry enjoyed gardening, hunting, watching sports, driving back roads and spending time with friends and family. Jerry was a kind man who loved his wife and children. He will be greatly missed. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, August 28th from 2pm to 4pm at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral Services will be held immediately following the viewing at 4 pm at the funeral home with the Pastor Scott Burke officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA.