Gerald "Jerry" Nailor

Gerald “Jerry” Nailor, age 90 of Bellevue, OH, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home. Jerry was born June 25, 1935, in Dillsburg, PA, the son of the late Eli and Kathryn (Whitcomb) Nailor. 

Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 27 years and remained deeply proud of his military service throughout his life. He began his military career as an aircraft mechanic, serving in Korea and completing two tours in Vietnam. He later retrained in computer systems and was stationed at Moffett Field in California, where he met his future wife, Jeanne. His final duty station was in Okinawa. After his service, he continued to serve his community as a school bus driver in Bellevue for many years and later worked at the Fremont Post Office. Jerry was a lifetime member of the Bellevue VFW Post 1238. In his free time, he enjoyed antique cars, collecting model airplanes, and cheering on the Bellevue Redmen football team. His dedication to service, community, and his interests will be remembered by all who knew him.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Jeanne (Williams) Nailor, whom he married in 1976 at Zion United Church of Christ, Fireside, in Bellevue; daughters: Dawn Nailor of San Jose, CA, and Anna Nailor of Clyde; brother, Wilmer (Judy) Nailor of Dillsburg, PA; sister-in-laws: Majorie Nailor, Cynthia Crecelius, Linda (Roger) Lard, and Teresa (Roy) Zeigler; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his siblings: Barbara Sidle and Kerwin Nailor; and brother-in-law, Bob Crecelius. 

Friends will be received on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 4-7:00pm at Foos & Foos Funeral Service, 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue, OH 44811. A funeral service and military honors will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11:00am at Zion United Church of Christ, Fireside, 13525 E Township Rd 178, Bellevue, OH 44811.

Memorial donations may be made in Jerry’s honor to Zion United Church of Christ, Fireside. 

Memories and condolences may be shared online at foosfuneral.com