Thursday, September 21, 2017 8:20 am

Jerry Clifton Millard, age 64 of Bostic, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017.

Jerry was born on August 13, 1953 in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Charles Buster Millard and the adopted son of the late Huntley Vess who raised him. He worked for many years as a machinist for Watts Regulator and attended Campfield Memorial Baptist Church in Ellenboro.

Survivors include his mother, Modene Roberts Vess of Bostic, a son, Andy Millard and wife Stacey of Forest City, and two grandchildren.

A graveside service was held in the Cool Springs Cemetery with Reverend Scott Huffman officiating.

Memorials may be made to Campfield Baptist Church, 369 Campfield Church Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.