Jerry Herbert Bunch

Jerry Herbert Bunch, age 91, of Lewiston Woodville, North Carolina died on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital.

Born in Bertie County on Thursday, November 25, 1920, he was the son of the late Henry Bunch and the late Marcia Bunch. Mr. Bunch was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lewiston Woodville, NC. He retired as postmaster of the Lewiston Post Office. He served in the Army from 1943 until 1946. He was a World War II Veteran.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Jerry Leschorn and her husband Daniel of Charleston, SC. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Hannah and Rachel Leschorn of Charleston, SC.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Whitehead Bunch, his brother, Eugene Bunch and his sister, Maude Kirwin.

A graveside celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 16, 2012 at the Hoggard Memorial Cemetery in Lewiston Woodville, NC, with the Rev. Lloyd Dunlow officiating.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Garrett-Jones Funeral Home, 205 NC Hwy 42 W, Ahoskie, North Carolina.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lewiston Woodville, NC or charity of choice.

Garrett-Jones Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be directed to the family at www.garrettjonesfh.com.