Jerry Allen Sutherland

Mr. Jerry Allen Sutherland, age 77, of Laurel Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in The Woltz Hospice Center in Dobson, NC. Born May 10, 1947, in Galax, Virginia, he was a son of the late Helen Rupard Herne.

Jerry loved the outdoors. His favorite days were spent baiting hooks and seeing kids catch a fish or have successful hunts. When he retired from construction, he took up gardening.

Other than his mother, he is preceded in death by 2 sisters, Jeannie Perry and Pamela Cox and his brother, James Scott “Scotty” Herne.

He is survived by his son, Brandon Sutherland and wife Lori of Vilas; a sister, Becky Perry and husband Vance of Laurel Springs, his brother-in-law, Lindon Perry of Crumpler, NC and two Grandsons, Nolan Sutherland and Bryce Sutherland, both of Vilas.

A Graveside Service for Jerry’s family and friends will be held Tuesday, August 27. 2024, at 1:00 PM in the Tucker Cemetery in Lansing. Reverend Dan Hess will officiate.

The family respectfully request memorials be made to The Tucker Cemetery Fund, c/o Vance Perry, 964 Absher Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644.

Online condolences may be sent to the Sutherland Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com.

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of arrangements.