Jerry Walter Gumby

“God’s finger touched him and he fell asleep”.

Jerry Walter Gumby was born on Thursday, May 25, 1961, to Bernice M. Gumby and the late Robert W. Gumby in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He departed this life on Friday, April 17, 2026, joining his father, Robert W. Gumby, and brother, Darrell E. Gumby.

Jerry received his formal education in the Harrisburg School District. Upon relocating to the Central Dauphin East School District, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he graduated in the class of 1979. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.

Jerry was employed at various jobs throughout his life. With cooking being one of his passions he was employed by Jazzeryn's Catering. Becoming a freelance caterer, he was contracted with the Islamic Festival that was held every year at the PA Farm Show in Harrisburg, PA. At an early age, he began designing fashions for men and women alike. Under the tutelage of his mother, he became a very successful entrepreneur. JWalter Apparel held its design launch at the Radisson Hotel, in Camp Hill, PA; featuring women’s hats, suits, gowns, and his exclusive necktie line. His favorite color was purple. Devoted to his craft, he was the stage set designer for plays written by his cousin Nathan Gadsden. He became a volunteer for various organizations throughout the region, including at different Food Banks. Wherever help was needed he was there.

Jerry attended the Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ, Harrisburg, PA, under the leadership of the late Superintendent D. R. Gilmore.

Jerry was a loving and devoted son, brother and father. He was also a loving and devoted caregiver to his mother. We will always remember and cherish the beautiful life he shared with us.

Along with his father, Jerry was predeceased in death by his maternal grandmother, Carrie Beatrice Watson; his paternal grandparents, Anna E. Courts-Gumby and William H. Gumby, Sr., and his brother, Darrell Edward Gumby.

Jerry leaves to cherish beautiful memories, his loving and devoted mother, Bernice M. Gumby; his children, son, Kyle Hrestak and daughter Victoria Hrestak, and his uncle, Elder Dr. John W. Gumby, Sr., and a host of family and friends.

Lovingly submitted, the Gumby Family

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