Gerald R. ‘Jerry’ Carman

LISBON — Gerald R. “Jerry” Carman, 83, passed away peacefully at 11:14 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born Oct. 28, 1939 in Salineville, a son of the late Gerald W. and Grace (Russell) Carman.

A graduate of Southern Local High School, Jerry worked at NRM, then began working as a carpenter for his brother, Don, before starting his own general contracting business in the 1980s.

He proudly served our country as a member of the United States Army, stationed in Germany during peacetime.

Jerry was a member of the Lisbon First Christian Church; the Lisbon Lions Club, where he held multiple offices; lifelong member of the East Liverpool Beagle Club; Lisbon Eagles Aerie 2216; he loved to hunt and fish; and had served as the scout master for Boy Scout Troop.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nola (McClintock) Carman, whom he married Aug. 12, 1959; sons, Ben Carman and Bruce (Marcy) Carman; sister, Linda Lindner; brother, Donald Carman; grandchildren, Ben Carman Jr., Miranda (Chris) Forstall and Alex (Jenna) Carman; great-grandchildren, Nola J. Forstall, Alta Forstall, Lily Carman and Wesley Carman; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Hoobler and Sarah Griffith.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Garwood officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Lisbon Cemetery.

The family will receive family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lisbon First Christian Church, 225 E. Washington St., Lisbon, Ohio 44432.

Friends may also view Jerry’s memorial tribute page, share a memory, and leave condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com.

10/25/23