Jerry David Shinn, 73, of Merit, passed away on January 2, 2023, in Greenville, Texas. A graveside service will be 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Merit Cemetery with Rev. Samuel Glenn officiating. Coker-Mathews Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Shinn was born February 6, 1949, in Farmersville, Texas, to Adam Shinn and Zelma Rodgers Shinn. He worked for Minyard’s and Lance and as a ranch hand for Bob Shinn.
He is survived by his son, Joseph Shinn; nephews, Randal Shinn, Kevin Shinn, Greg Shinn, Gerald Peppers, Vince Peppers, and Lyndel Butler; nieces, Clennie Cowle and Janis Butler-Richter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Tommy Shinn, Bob Shinn, and Travis Shinn; and sisters, Genelle Butler and Bobbie Jean Peppers.