Jerry Ray Ficklin Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 9, 2023, at the age of 70, Jerry Ray Ficklin of Pekin, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Shirley and Etta Elceina Ficklin (Crawford); his siblings, Judy Duley and James; his sister-in-law Bua Ficklin; and his nephew Jimmie Ficklin, Jr..

He is survived by: his son Dr. Aaron Zimmeran (Theresa) of Marquette, Michigan; his sister Jan Craig (George) of Fort Myers, Florida; his nieces and nephews, Carson Craig of Austin, Robert Ficklin, Mary Ficklin LaPorte of Hollywood, Brittany Duley of Pekin, Holly Fisher (Pete) of Dunlap and Kimberly Ficklin of Lake Okeechobee, Florida; his great-nephew Anthony Fisher (Britt) of East Peoria; his great-niece Andrea Vietor (Brandon) of Nashville, Tennessee; his brother-in-law James Duley of Pekin; and his close friend Gary Guile.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.