Gerald R. "Jerry" Linfoot

Jerry R. Linfoot of East Norriton, PA, was called into eternal life on Sunday, September 22, 2024, after a prolonged illness. He was surrounded by his loving family and amazing care givers at Shannondell when he passed at age 85. He was the beloved husband of the late Janice Linfoot and stepfather to the late Donna (Ford) Mang and Doreen Ford for over 43 years.

Born in Montrose, PA, he was the son of the late John Henry Linfoot and the late Evelyn (Greene) Cokely. Jerry grew up in Montrose and was a 1956 graduate of Montrose High School. He was best known for his friendly manner and kind heart, while always available to help others. He was a true gentleman who always loved God, his country, and his family.

Jerry began his career proudly enlisting in the US Navy. He was stationed in Newport, Rhode Island, and served on the USS Harwood (Gearing-class destroyer) during the Cold War. Upon being honorably discharged from his Navy service, he pursued a long and successful career with Unisys (prev. Univac). Jerry began his career in Global technology in the early sixties traveling with Univac to install/repair and service big data equipment contracts. He went on to manage a hardware diagnostic software group with the corporate headquarters in Blue Bell, Pa. for many years prior to his retirement in 2001. Jerry always had a great story to tell about his time in the Navy and the friends he made at Unisys.

Jerry had a passion for fishing, hunting, photography, gardening, golf; as well as pursuing travel adventures to Greece, Barbados, Texas, and Florida in winter; while also relishing summertime in his favorite beach town of Avalon, NJ. Mr. Linfoot was a long-time active and beloved member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairview Village. Serving on several committees, he most enjoyed volunteering for Habitat for Humanity.

In addition to his stepdaughter, Doreen Ford, of Maryland, he is survived by three granddaughters, Lauren Pierce and her husband, Kent, of Manheim, PA; Jenna Chase and her husband, Sean, of Media, PA; and Elizabeth Mang, of Philadelphia, PA; seven great-grandchildren; his nephew, Michael Linfoot, and his wife, Susanne of Colorado; great-nephew, Michael Linfoot Jr., of Florida; and great-niece, Megan Draughn, of Colorado; numerous treasured nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Kay Bowen and Mary Bowen. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife Janice Linfoot, stepdaughter, Donna (Ford) Mang and her husband, Raymond Mang Jr., and brother, Richard Linfoot.

Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1190 Valley Forge Rd, Norristown, PA 19403 on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Visitation with the family will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am with Jerry’s funeral service following at 11:00am. Services will also be available at 11:00am online at TrinityFairview.com.  Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Linfoot’s name may be made to Martin Luther School https://gemmaservices.org/ 

Arrangements are by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. (215-536-3343) of Quakertown, PA. To view Jerry's online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.nauglefcs.com