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Jerry Forker Obituary

Jerry Forker
WEAVERVILLE, NC - Jerry Forker, age 65, of Reems Creek Road, died Saturday, February 24, 2018.
Jerry was born October 20, 1952 in Elmira, NY and lived in Horseheads, NY before moving to Aiken, SC in 1992, and Weaverville in 2007. He was employed at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Weaverville. His father, Harry Forker; brother, Butch Sherman; father-in-law, Harold Cokely; sister-in-law, Margo Symonds and brother-in-law, Scott Cokely all preceded him in death.
Jerry loved his wife, children and grandchildren and was an amazing husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed playing golf as often as possible and taking vacations at every opportunity.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Pam Cokely Forker; daughter, Krista Forker Spinks and husband Alex of N. Augusta, SC; son, Shaun Forker and fiance; Kelli Dillingham of Weaverville; mother-in-law, Grace Cokely; brother-in-law, Berry Cokely and wife Kathy; sister-in-law, Pat Lee and husband Doug; brother-in-law, Jim Symonds; grandchildren, Jordan, Max, and Natalie Spinks and Katherine and Peyton Forker; Kelli's children, Taylor, Raegan, Jackson, Maddie and Sarah; aunt, Lillian Kinner; cousins, Steve and Laurie Kreitzer, Carol and Danny Cragan, Debbie and Danny Difasi, David Stearns; and several other very special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
His memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2018, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home with Rev. Worth Emory officiating.
The family will greet friends following the memorial service.
For those who desire, condolences may be offered to the family under Jerry's obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com.

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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star on Feb. 28, 2018.

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Mike bostic

July 11, 2025

Jerry was a great supervisor and will be missed by many

Cathy Baker-LaVigne

December 28, 2019

As the days and weeks pass, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends and all your memories. Jerry was in my classes and he was such a nice guy. Prayers to Pam and family.

AC

March 6, 2018

I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76.

Patricia Price Alken

March 5, 2018

Hi, Pam I'm so sorry for your lost Jerry was a great guy, good father and I always looked your marriage as an example for me. I'm sending you my love and prayers, please call me.

Trish Price Allen
706-951-9609

Shaun Forker

March 2, 2018

I love you Dad!

March 1, 2018

Our hearts are broken over Jerry's sad passing. We have such fond memories of him, our families together and of our shared history in Aiken. May God hold each of you close and send you His grace, especially now and in the weeks ahead. God bless. Love, Marilyn and Tom

Karen ( Little ) Habecker

February 28, 2018

To Pam(Cokely) Forker and Family and to the Cokely Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May the wonderful memories of Jerry be with all of you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Rest In Peace, Jerry

Sincerely,
Karen (Little) Habecker
Elmira, NY14904

Bob Wilson

February 28, 2018

Met Jerry many years ago. A real gentleman. Loved his family. RIP.

Susan Harris

February 28, 2018

Prayers for Pam and the family.

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