Jerry was a construction worker by trade. His family was a big deal to him and they meant the world to him. Spoiling the grandkids was his absolute favorite thing to do. Jerry's other hobbies included fishing, hunting, camping, watching Gunsmoke, The Rifleman and other westerns on TV.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Opal Clinton, siblings Darryl Clinton, John Clinton, Bobby Clinton, Barbara Clinton, David Clinton and Larry Clinton, his daughter Alicia Craig and grandson Ben Merchant.

Jerry leaves behind to cherish his memory a loving family which includes his wife, Teresa Clinton of the home; children Terry Craig Jr., Gary Clinton, Rachel Craig, Jesse Clinton and three nephews whom he raised as his own, Avery Clinton, Lyndon Clinton and Gage Clinton; siblings Roger Clinton and partner Norma Cochran and Wilma Siebert; grandchildren Chanse Clinton, Eli Clinton, Makenley Stopp, Kaylee Merchant, Christopher Merchant, Snowydawn Merchant, Oskar Merchant, Jobi Craig, Kolbi Craig and Kaiden Clinton. A host of other family and friends also survive him.