Jerry Temple Obituary

Jerry Wayne Temple Charleston - Jerry Wayne Temple, 80, of Charleston, husband of the late Patricia Temple, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 peacefully in his sleep. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 2 o'clock at Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Rd., Summerville, SC 29485. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dorchester Paws, 136 four Paws Lane, Summerville, SC 29483. Jerry was born on January 12, 1940, son of the late John and Ruby Temple. He graduated from Gilbert High School in Iowa and attended Iowa State. He served for three years in the US Army and six years in the National Reserve. Although he and his wife, Pat, were from Iowa, work took them to Ohio, Mass. and finally, to Summerville, SC in 1980. He worked as an engineer and sold recycling combines for Raytheon and then Waste Energy Technology and traveled extensively until his early retirement. In retirement, he and his wife, Pat, owned Pet One and Tack Too pet store in Summerville. They both loved animals and over the years had horses, goats, cows, dogs, exotic birds, and other small animals. He loved to provide customer service while attending to his long-running booth at the flea market. Jerry enjoyed antiquing. When his kids were little, he loved to play golf and board games. He always loved a good game of cornhole and ring toss, and was the best checkers player! He loved watching all sports at all levels; but he especially loved watching his grandson Josh play high school sports for Summerville. He was happiest when his family was together. Survivors include three chikdren: Jerry Temple, Jr. of Ridgeville, Kim Temple (Rusty) of Ridgeville, and Chanel Floyd (David) of Charleston; six grandchildren: Josh Temple (Suzie), Morgan Brown (Mitch), Ella Floyd, Liam Floyd, Addy Floyd, and Rylee Smith; four great-grandchildren: William Temple, Judson Weeks, Oliver Brown, and Jolene Brown; two siblings: Roger Temple (JoAnne) of Iowa and Linda Sills of Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his late wife, Patricia and parents, he is predeceased by four siblings: David, Sandra, Mike and Nancy. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston