Charles “Herb” Jerred Jr.

FULTON – January 17, 2025, Charles “Herb” Jerred Jr., 77; of Fulton passed at Oswego Hospital, Oswego, NY unexpectedly early Friday morning.

Charles was born in Fulton, NY to the late Charles and Bette (LaPointe) Jerred Sr.  He remained a lifetime resident of Fulton.  Mr. Jerred graduated from G’Ray Bodley High School and continued his education at the State University of New York at Oswego receiving a Bachelor Degree and Master Degree.  He retired from the Central Square School District having taught High School Biology for 33 years at the Paul V. Moore High School.  Herb also co-owned and operated Country Buzzins and Artistry Woodshop, Fulton with his wife Cynthia.  He was incredibly artistic and loved to paint and work with wood.  Herb was sought after his unique ability to flawlessly engrave motorcycle parts and guns.  He also enjoyed frequenting garage sales looking for unique items and antiques.  Charles loved music and animals especially his current menagerie of pets:  three dogs, two birds and Jimmy the duck.  He was a member of the Friends of Sunrise Rotary Club and the Fulton Polish Home.

Herb was pre-deceased by two sons-in-law:  Jeremy Pitcher and Jerome Galvin.

Mr. Jerred is survived by his beloved wife of 56+ years Cynthia Jerred of Fulton, 5 children:  Heather Pitcher of Fulton, Charles “Bert” (Brigid) Jerred III of Oswego, Benjamin (Brittney) Jerred of Fulton, Jessica Galvin of SC, Alexis Jerred of Fulton; 8 grandchildren:  Logan Aubeuf, Gilly Aubeuf, Dain Jerred, Mary Jerred, Maggie Jerred, Henry Jerred, Elijah Graham and Jack Graham.

Calling Hours will be held Saturday, January 25^th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the Sugar Funeral Home Inc., 224 W. 2^nd St. S., Fulton.

There will be no Funeral Service.

Burial will be held privately.

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