Jerry Eugene Rector

July 21, 1943 - October 26, 2016

Jerry E. Rector, 73, of Muncie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on July 21, 1943 in Muncie, son of the late Paul and Audrey (Hall) Rector. Jerry served in the U.S. Navy following high school. Early in his life, he loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He worked as an electrician for IBEW 855, where he retired after 35 years. Those left to cherish his memory include his significant other of over 20 years, Norma Brown of Muncie; daughter, Ardonna (fiancé: Phillip Tunnell) Johnson of Selma; grandsons, Dustin (wife: Minda) Johnson of Muncie and Brandon Johnson of Selma and sister, Betty (husband: David) Sturgeon of Muncie. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Aaron Rector and brothers, Clarence, Bill, Jesse, Paul and Joe Rector. The family will have a private memorial service held at a later date.