Jerry Keith Totty

Jerry Keith Totty, 78, of Rockview, MO earned his wings and went to be with our Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of July 25th, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was the youngest of five children, born May 11th, 1941 to Eugene and Benita (Eskew) Totty in Rockview, MO, where he remained a lifelong resident.

On February 6th, 1960, Jerry married his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Janet Sue Sadler. They made their home in Rockview and had three children.

A proud member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters for over 50 years, Jerry worked all over the country as a welder/pipefitter until his retirement in 2003. He had an excellent work ethic and was well known in his field as one of the very best.

Jerry was also a highly respected member of his church and community. He had an unyeilding faith and was known by all as a Lord fearing man. He was initiated in the Chaffee Masonic Lodge #615 in May, 1976 and served as Worshipful Master.

When he wasn't working or serving his community, you could more often than not find him in his garage designing something, taking something apart, or putting it back together. He knew his way around cars and machines and could fix almost anything mechanical. He was always there to help anyone that needed it. More than once he received a middle of the night call for assistance and he never once hesitated. He was truly a man that would give you the shirt off his back and actually did a time or two. If he said he would do something, you could take it as gospel. He will be incredibly missed by everyone who was blessed to know him.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald, sisters Norma, Ruth Ann and Bonnie.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janet Totty, sons, Brian (Debra) Totty of Rockview, MO, Mark (Tracey) Totty, of Albany, IL, and daughter, Tammy (David) Shackles, of Rockview, MO. Grandchildren, Brandy (Joshua) Slayden, Keith (Jessica) Totty, Krissy (Scott) Barnhart, Ryan (Jessica) Welch, Kristopher, Jeremy, Jesse, Teasha, Wyatt and Briar Totty, Great grandchildren, Gage, Natalie, Ellis and Dane McMullin, Taylor and Katelynn McKnight, Noah and Eli Slayden, Harley McGuire, Silas Zalomsky, Tristan, Ryalyn and Zoe Welch, Jeramey, Torie, Chyanne and Brynlee Totty, Karsen and Araya-May Totty, Mason, Emberly and Taleah Bundy and Ryland Totty.

Visitation will be held at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, MO on Saturday, July 27th at 4 pm for family and from 5-8pm for friends, Sunday, July 28th at 10 am for family and from 11-4 pm for friends and one hour prior to services. Funeral services will be held at the funeral chapel on Monday, July 29th at 1pm with internment to follow at Union Cemetery in Chaffee. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Chaffee Elks Lodge after internment for fellowship and refreshments.