Jerry Earl Goodyear age 79, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on March 9, 2022 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 15, 1943 to the late Clarence and Daisy (Jarvis) Goodyear in Indianapolis, IN. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Airforce. He married his latest wife Elizabeth (Kehoe) on December 31, 2013, she survives. While Jerry had 2 previous wives by the name of Patsy, married January 8th 1965 and Dianna, married December 22nd 1973. They both are deceased. Jerry enjoyed communicating with everybody. He always had good stories to tell and always had a project in mind to do. Towards his later years he loved watching TV, especially Old Westerns and soap operas. He would enjoy having friendly debates with his friend Chester Kingery and loved Long's donuts when they would meet up. He had dreams of someday being financially set so he would play the lotto.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his 7 children, Tami S. Goodyear and Jerry S. Goodyear with children from his wife, Paul, James, Candice, Pam and Thomas.; Plus, his nephew, Robert Goodyear; and many grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Clarence, James, Walter and Robert.
There are no services at this time. Burial will be at a later date in Madison, IN.
Stillinger Family Funeral Home-Hendryx Cumberland Chapel is honored to care for the Goodyear family.