Gerald “Jerry” Turner Linthicum

Gerald “Jerry” Turner Linthicum

Gerald “Jerry” Turner Linthicum

August 23, 1950~January 13, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Turner Linthicum

Gerald Turner Linthicum, 74, of St. Petersburg, FL passed away at St. Anthony’s Hospital on January 13, 2025.

Jerry was born in Savannah, Georgia but moved with his family to St. Petersburg, FL over 72 years ago.  He attended Bishop Barry High School, now St. Petersburg Catholic, and Northeast High School, where he graduated from in 1969.

Jerry was a Navy Veteran, who served two years on active duty and four years in the Navy Reserves.

He was a devout member of his church, and a very faithful person, proud of his service with the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th Degree Knight and a past Grand Knight.

Jerry retired after 26 years as a letter carrier from the United States Postal Service.  Friends and family knew him as “Jerry the Mailman.”

Jerry was an avid fisherman who also enjoyed playing golf.  When at home, and relaxing, you could see him enjoying music from his favorite artists, the Bee Gees, Cher and Earth Wind & Fire and maybe even catching a viewing of his favorite movies, Top Gun and Dirty Dancing.

He was well known as a dependable, giving and generous person with a kind heart.  He had a deep love for his daughter Sarah as well as his many friends.

Jerry is predeceased by his parents Richard and Dorothy and is survived by his daughter Sarah Taylor.

A viewing will be held from 9:00 am – 9:50 am Tuesday, January 28th, followed by a funeral mass at 10:00am, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 200 78th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.

A reception 1:00 PM at St. Pete Social Club, 2500 34th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL  33711

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Holy Family Knights of Columbus #12306.

Visitation

Holy Family Catholic Church

Funeral Mass

Holy Family Catholic Church

Graveside Service

Memorial Park Cemetery

Reception

St. Pete Social Club

Condolence

Kim Lord

January 17, 2025, 3:52 pm

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. I knew Jerry through his very close friends Kris and Ari. Had many get togethers and shared many laughs! There was nothing he wouldn’t do for his family and friends. He left us way too soon and he is sorely missed. He certainly touched a lot of lives. RIP
Jerry. You will not be forgotten!
Kim and Kevin Lord

Chris Keese

January 17, 2025, 4:09 pm

Jerry was a good man who will be remembered and missed by everyone who had the good fortune to know him.

Yoshi Smoot

January 17, 2025, 7:20 pm

I’ve had the pleasure of playing golf with Jerry at Mangrove Bay and chilling at the 19th hole with all the Saturday morning friends. Jerry didn’t give up when playing golf. He gave each shot his best. I’ll tell you that some of those shots were not pretty but, the score looked good on the scorecard. Sending blessings to family.

Scott

January 18, 2025, 12:23 am

My sympathies are with your family in this difficult time. I had known Jerry for many years, and met him at the golf course. Although I did not play in the same group, we always had a fun time after the round discussing life experiences. He was always friendly and was always ready for a great story to tell, and I always felt engaged with him, as his passion for life and his interests always came through. He would often talk about his family and his time on cruise boats. He will be dearly missed and thought of often. I am extremely glad that our lives crossed paths and his zest for life will be cherished. I hope you can remember him and the impact he had on so many of us.

Tim Brand

January 18, 2025, 8:22 am

My deepest sympathies to Sarah, family and friends. Jerry always made me smile and I enjoyed getting to know him in recent years. He will be missed by all but never forgotten. RIP Mailman!

Jody Vaccaro (LBH)

January 19, 2025, 9:02 am

Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss , I had the pleasure to know and play a lot of Golf with Jerry, it breaks my heart to know I will never get that chance again, RIP my friend I miss you already.

Jody Vaccaro

January 20, 2025, 5:27 am

Sarah I’m so sorry for your loss, I played a lot of golf with jerry and knew his love for you, it breaks my heart to know I will never play golf with him again. RI.P. Mailman

Robert Rousse

January 20, 2025, 9:15 am

I met Jerry several years ago playing golf with the LBH Mangrove golf group. He was LBH’s assistant at the ‘commissioner’s ’ table where his skills and hilarious comments will be missed. Thank you Jerry for your contributions to the merriment we have enjoyed. You will be remembered and missed.

Jerry OJ Leone

January 20, 2025, 1:13 pm

Condolences Sarah and family for your loss. A Great Man and mentor who was loved and will be missed by many. Thank you my friend for the spiritual and physical nourishment you easily gave each week which I will selfishly miss. Godspeed my friend. Rest In Paradise.

Cheryl DeCoeur

January 20, 2025, 4:02 pm

Sarah, may your memories of your father bring you comfort. Jerry was a very special man and enjoyed life to the fullest. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. My condolences, Cheryl Decoeur

Cheryl DeCoeur

January 20, 2025, 4:21 pm

Sarah, may your memories of your father bring you comfort. Jerry was a very special man and enjoyed life to the fullest. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. My condolences, Cheryl DeCoeur

Chris Terhune

January 20, 2025, 5:22 pm

I’m thinking about you Sarah. You were the love of Jerry’s life. He spoke of you often. Jerry was kind and generous. He will be missed by all that came in contact with him. I’m so glad I was able to spend time with him laughing and joking over the years. I will miss that and all that he was. RIP Brah!

Cheryl DeCoeur

January 20, 2025, 7:14 pm

My condolences, Sarah and family.May your memories of your father bring you comfort.
Jerry was a very special man and enjoyed life to the fullest. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. RIP my friend.
My deepest sympathy,
Cheryl DeCoeur

Mort

January 21, 2025, 9:50 am

God bless Jerry!

JOSEPH NE LALLIER

January 25, 2025, 8:45 am

My condolences to your family. I met Jerry at Mangrove Bay Golf Course. We used to play together in Las Vegas when the boys had their yearly trip to Vegas. I will miss you this year in Vegas Jerry, but I know you will be with us in spirit. Jerry was a very kind, compassionate, giving person. I will miss you RIP buddy.

JOSEPH NE LALLIER

January 25, 2025, 9:38 am

My condolences to your family. I met Jerry at Mangrove Bay Golf Course. We used to play golf together in Las Vegas when the boys had their yearly trip to Vegas and enjoyed our time together. I will miss you this year in Vegas Jerry, but I know you will be with us in spirit. Jerry was a very kind, compassionate, giving person. I will miss you RIP buddy.

Gary

January 25, 2025, 8:39 pm

Jerry was my neighbor for several years and we became very good friends the last 4 or 5. We were both navy veterans and loved to fish. Had the honor of spending many hours together fishing in his boat. He was a great guy and I will very much miss joking with him. I was honored to know him

Mark Squires

January 28, 2025, 10:43 am

Jerry was well loved by all his friends, and all his golfing buddies had a special place in their heart for him. I am so very sorry for your familie’s loss. Jerry was a very kind man. If he liked you he might needle you a little to test your sense of humor. And, he really only picked on you because he liked you and wanted you to do better. I only got to play with him a few times. He was truly unique.Again, I’m sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Blessings to you and your family.

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