Jerry Ray McLandsborough, age 74, of Bowerston, Ohio, died Monday afternoon, October 26, 2026 in the Grant Medical Center at Columbus.
He was born September 30, 1952 in Dennison, Ohio and was the son of the late John and Jennie Hannah (Monigold) McLandsborough. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph D. “Joe” McLandsborough and John McClandsborough.
Jerry retired in 2020 as a trucking supervisor for Sutton Pump and Supply at New Philadelphia after seven years of service. He was a 1970 graduate of Conotton Valley High School. After high school, he worked in the oil fields through the 1980’s. He attended Mount Bethel Community Chapel at Dennison. He served on the Bowerston Village Council for ten years and served as council president for three of those years. He was fond of visits to Wheeling Island and vacationing in South Carolina.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Kristin (Cory) Randles of Newark, OH, a son, William “Billy” Ray (Amanda) McLandsborough of Dover, OH, a sister, Eileen McClain of Bowerston, 6 grandchildren, Deakon Elifritz of Akron, OH, Camron Randles, Chloe Randles, and Caydence Randles of Newark, and Leilani McLandsborough of Dover, Jasmine Copen of Dover and his beloved companion Janet Shuss Hanlon of Bowerston.
In accordance with his wishes, Jerry will be cremated and a graveside service will be observed 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 2, 2026, in the Longview Cemetery at Bowerston with Pastor Polly Wolfe officiating. The Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home at Sherrodsville has been entrusted with his arrangements. To leave an online condolence message please visit the funeral home website.
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