Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Jerry David Cohn was born on March 24, 1938 in Greenwood, Mississippi. His family lived in Belzoni, Mississippi where he had a wonderful childhood and made many treasured, lifelong friends. He grew up alongside his two beloved older brothers, Leonard and Charlie. Jerry was a well rounded young man who played in the marching band and was a good athlete. He attended Belzoni High School and was captain of the football team his senior year. He was forward on the basketball team, played in two state championships and lettered in baseball and track. Jerry was a lifelong hiker, walker and runner. He had more Peachtree Road Race t-shirts than would fit in the dresser, which he treasured. He loved his Alma Mater of Mississippi State and could be found wearing a MSU Bulldog sweatshirt on any given day. He worked with great dedication for the entirety of his career at the Social Security Administration, first in Mississippi, then Sarasota, Florida and finally Atlanta, Georgia. It was in Sarasota that Jerry was introduced to his beloved wife, Jill, on a blind date set up by their friends. Together they raised 3 children and enjoyed a family life filled with camping trips, church activities and hosting the annual family Halloween House on Bainbridge Trail in Roswell. He was a dedicated member of Roswell Presbyterian Church and served on the session and as treasurer. He and Jill had some very special friends at Roswell Presbyterian with whom they took annual trips for many years. When they relocated to Jasper, Georgia. They joined Jasper United Methodist and enjoyed their wonderful Sunday school class and volunteering in various ministries. In whatever community Jerry lived, you were sure to find him working alongside his wife in the community, including at the Open Door in Atlanta and the CARES organization in Jasper. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph Leonard Cohn and Grace Blackwell Cohn and his eldest brother, Joseph Leonard Cohn, Jr. (Ann) and his loving wife of 51 years, Jill McDonald Cohn. He is survived by his dear brother, Charles M. Cohn (Niwana) and his children, Leila Nobis Quinlan (Trevor), Edwin Mark Nobis (Shellie) and Jerry David Cohn, Jr. (Laura) along with his grandchildren, Grace, Parker, Eden and Ian. He also leaves a wonderful group of beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to express our heartfelt and deep gratitude to the fine staff and administration of Rock Creek Manor in Jasper, Georgia. In Lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Jerry may be made to Rock Creek Manor or to CARES for Pickens County. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.