Jerry Junior “Mannie” Dole, age 79 of New Trenton, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 3, 1943 in Dearborn County, Indiana the son of Francis “Punk” and Flossie (Brown) Dole.
Mannie married Polly “Janie” Hall March 6, 1965 in Franklin County, Indiana. Mannie worked for Sperry Rubber Company for 44 years, helped start the New Trenton Volunteer Fire Department, and never met a stranger. Most would say he was a social butterfly, bowled at the Cedar Grove Tavern, but most importantly he loved to play golf and watch his grandchildren and great grandchildren play ball.
Mannie is survived by his loving wife Janie Dole. Father of Shirley Fliehman, Wade (Christy) Dole and Jerry (Shaundra) Dole. Papaw of Ryan (Alesia) Fliehman, Amber Branstetter, Sean Dole, Samantha (Zach) Ballinger, and Gabrielle Dole. Great-grandpa of Jaxon, Braydon, Trexton, and Koralyn Fliehman, and Jayce Garrison, Adrian Branstetter, and Memphis Ballinger. Brother to Ferna Walters.
Preceded in death by his parents Frances and Flossie Dole and brother Leroy Dole.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 20, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Jackman Hensley Funeral Home, 215 Broadway Street Harrison, Ohio 45060. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Hobert Bowling and Pastor Wade Hicks officiating at West Harrison Pentecostal Church, 752 Harrison Brookville Road, West Harrison, Indiana 47060. Burial will follow at Gibson Cemetery in Bright, Indiana.
Memorials may be directed to New Trenton Fire Department and/or Upward Look Forum c/o the funeral home.