Jerry Ronald North
Graveside services for Jerry Ronald North, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jerry was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 12, 2026 after a short illness.
He was born September 14, 1950, in West Plains, Missouri, to Cecil Albert North and Helen Louise (Carroll) North. Jerry was a life-long bachelor and lived most of his life in the Ozarks. He graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1968 and continued his education at Arkansas State University, graduating in 1973 with a degree in Business Administration and Art History. Jerry also pursued the ROTC program and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. Jerry had a passion for history, art and architecture and a mind for details and accuracy which followed him through his career as an industrial/cost engineer. He enjoyed travel and researching the genealogy of his family.
Jerry is survived by one sister, Sharon (North) Bode, husband, Richard Bode and nephew, Carl Bode of Rogersville, Missouri. He is also survived by his nephews, Randy Upton, Ronnie Upton, Billy Upton, his nephew Ricky’s widow, Lisa Upton and his brother-in-law, Steve Petrey as well as other nieces and numerous cousins, including one “special cousin” Patricia Burge of Pomona, Missouri.
His parents, one brother, James “Ed” North, one sister, Shirley Joann (North) (Upton) Petrey, one nephew, Ricky Upton, as well as other numerous family members, preceded him in death.
Jerry will lie in state in the Rose Chapel, which Jerry’s father, Cecil, built in the early 1960s, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday and 8:30 a.m., until Noon on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Debra R Sloan
January 19, 2026 @ 9:44 am
My prayers are with the whole family at this time of your loss Jerry was a very wonderful man he touched many lives he was a very honorable person I was honored to have him for a boss and a very close friend all the times that we hung out together he taught me so much and has a worker under him he taught me so much too he will truly be missed in the city of West plains his lost a very wonderful and hard-working man. My prayers are be with you all throughout the week and always I have always thought of you all as a family because you was there when I lost my mother and you all will always be in my heart just remember how special Jerry was to all of us and he still lives and he always will be May God bless you all
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
January 19, 2026 @ 9:57 am
We are so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. We are remembering him fondly and holding his loved ones in prayer.
Tommy thompson
January 19, 2026 @ 2:10 pm
The class of 68 lost another good one, Jerry and I went to school together from Carmichal to
high school, and were lifelong friends. Jerry was a very good and quiet man. He will be missed by all. Friend Tommy Thompson.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
January 20, 2026 @ 9:56 am
Sharon and Families,
My parents, Norris & Ivene Cozort wanted me to extend their Deepest Sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Jerry. They will be keeping all of you in their daily thoughts and prayers. They knew Jerry and your family very well with wonderful reminders when your family lived on Main Street. Daily may God provide peace, comfort, encouragement, and strength to each of you. May God bless each of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Monica Witherby
January 21, 2026 @ 9:05 pm
Our Prayers go up for Sharon, Patty and other family members. Jerry was a first cousin of my mother, Juanita Flechsig.(Click), and a second cousin to myself, Monica. Myself and my mother have kept in touch with Jerry over the years. I remember visiting the family in their home on Main Street when I was younger. Jerry was a younger cousin of my mother. We both spoke to Jerry by phone since we live out of
town. We will miss Jerry, but know he is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
David Clark
January 28, 2026 @ 3:33 pm
Thoughts and prayers for Jerry’s family and friends!
David and Kathy Clark
Janis Phillips
January 28, 2026 @ 7:59 pm
I am so sad to hear of Jerry’s passing. I got to visit with him at our last class reunion. He was another one of the “Carmichal kids”! He was so shy, but one of the kindest people I’ve ever met! Condolences to his family!