Gerald “Jerry” David Catton, 72, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas.

He was born in Peoria, Illinois, on December 13, 1953, to Floyd and Jessie (Loveless) Catton.

Jerry served our country in the United States Marine Corps. During his working years, he was a steel worker. Jerry was united in marriage to Jackie Sue Meis on June 18, 1982, in Peoria, Illinois. Jerry enjoyed traveling and boating. He loved tinkering in his shop making things. Jerry and Jackie were snowbirds and would spend their winters in Yuma, Arizona. He was of the Catholic faith.

Jerry is survived by his wife Jackie of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas; daughter Mindy Eden (Blaine) of Herriman, Utah and grandchildren Emma Eden and Dane Eden.

He is preceded in death by his parents.