Jerry Clifton Arline, Sr., 66, passed away peacefully at his home, March 7, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jerry was born in Waycross, Georgia and moved to Ft. Pierce 8 years ago from Pahokee, Florida.Jerry worked for the State of Florida Department of Corrections for 30 years. He loved track and field; he threw shot put, discus and javelin for World Police and Fire Games. He was an accomplished weightlifter, an expert marksman and enjoyed traveling. He loved his family dearly and will be missed.Survivors include the love of his life, Carol Hatton Arline of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Connie (Levi) Heffelfinger of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Emily (Randy) Kuiken of Bradenton, FL; son, Jerry Clifton Arline, Jr. of Ft. Pierce, FL; grand-daughters, Shawn Muenich, Jordan Heffelfinger and Brooke Kuiken; sister, Carol Brown of Dixie, GA; stepfather, Donald Birch of Tallahassee, FL; and a host of other family members and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospices, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997.Services: Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 from 5-8 PM at Haisley Funeral Home. A service will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Haisley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at White City Cemetery.