Jerald Alan Coale Obituary

Jerald Alan Coale, 75, of Holly, was born March 28, 1947 at Ma Perry's Maternity Home in Holly, Michigan, the son of William Hilman Coale and Mable Lee Hunter Coale. He is survived by one brother, Bill, from El Cerrito, CA; two daughters, Hol Leigh (Galon) Christian and grandsons Holden and Royce ("Cricket") Christian, and Kel Leigh (Jeffrey) Heinrich, all of Holly; nieces Trisha (Jeff) Donaldson and Traci (Dwayne) Norris, all of Oxford, MI; and nephew Tim (Colleen) Voorheis of Orlando, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Linda. Jerry was a 1965 Holly High School graduate. He worked in the parts department for Vern Parsell Buick in Holly, and later in Grand Blanc, and was parts manager for Sports Cars, Inc. on Dort Highway. Later, Jerry became the proud owner of Holly Automotive Supply, Inc., and worked diligently to provide customers with excellent car parts, advice, and a friendly smile. His quiet kindness will be greatly missed and long remembered. Cremation has taken place, and per his request no services are planned. Donations in Jerry's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a favorite charity would be appreciated.