Jerry Allen Filler

September 6, 1956 - January 16, 2022

Jerry Allen Filler, 65, of Star City, passed away on January 16, 2022, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Jerry was born September 6, 1956, in Clarksburg, the son of the late James I. Filler and Dorothy J. Livingston Filler. Jerry was a skilled painter by trade. Those of us who knew him well could see the great pride and accomplishment he felt in his workmanship. A Christian by faith, he attended Fellowship Bible Church in Bridgeport and Trinity Assembly of God in Fairmont. His faith in God led him to traveling abroad on mission trips. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish and kayak. His favorite pastime was walking and visiting Ohiopyle State Park and Coopers Rock State Forest with his best friend, Janet G. Goodwin. He loved spending time with her and enjoyed long road trips with her. He enjoyed going to the flea market, he especially loved a good deal. He is survived by his best friend and significant other of 17 years, Janet G. Goodwin; Janet’s daughter, Mindy S. Wright; a brother Charles (Chuck) Nicholson; nephews Joseph Hollen, Robbie Hollen, Shawn Carder, James Paul Filler, Eric Filler, and their families; two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law Matthew and Patricia Haught; Mitchell Haught; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law Valinda and Bob Loy; Vanessa Roque and their families. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Valecia Lynn Haught Filler of 20+ years. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Filler; one sister, Linda Lou Filler and stepfather Bud. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of MICU at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care and compassion that they provided to Jerry. In keeping with Jerry’s wishes he will be cremated. Due to Covid there will be no visitation or services.