J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Nutter, Jerry A.

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Jerry Allen Nutter, age 56, of Sutherland, VA died on Saturday, December 29, 2007. He was born in Quinwood, WV, the son of the late Arnold Nutter, and was also preceded in death by a wife, Kay Stover Nutter. Mr. Nutter was an active and devoted member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church, and he loved the Lord, his family, and friends. He was employed by Dupont-Teijin Films in Hopewell, and had been with the company for over 35 years. Mr. Nutter was a very active outdoorsman, and he loved kayaking, water skiing, and the beauty of nature. He was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and on two different occasions, was a single dad. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Janice Nutter; a son, David Nutter and wife Shelby of Richmond, VA; a daughter, Melissa Nutter Archer and husband David of Sutherland; his mother, Cora Nutter and step dad Don of Quinwood, WV; two step-sons, Greg Rasnake and wife Liza of Arlington, VA, and Kevin Rasnake of Glendale, AZ; three grandchildren, Dylan Archer, Vivian and Ana Grace Rasnake; one sister, Ivana Maceyak and husband Don of Kent, OH; two brothers, Larry Nutter and wife Patty of Oak Hill, WV, and Joe Nutter and wife Donna of Chester, VA; mother in law, Deliah Marable of Sutherland; and extended family and friends. The family will receive friends at Colonial Heights Baptist Church on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 from 4 to 6 p.m. with a funeral service beginning at 6 p.m. A private cremation will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights Baptist Church Choir Robe Fund in honor of Mr. Nutter’s faith in our Lord. Arrangements are being conducted by the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Petersburg, where condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Janice,

We were saddened to hear of your lose and offer our deepest sympathies. If there is something that Sharon and I may be able to do for you please don’t hesitate to ask.

Posted by: Stanley & Sharon Parham at January 3, 2008 10:10 AM

Janice and Family:
We are so very sorry for you and your family's sudden loss and want you to know that all of you are in our daily thoughts and prayers. We sincerely hope that the celebration of Jerry's life will provide you with additional strength during this time.
Our deepest sympathies.

Posted by: Benninghoff Family at January 2, 2008 10:25 AM

Please accept my sincere sympathy on the tragic death of Jerry Nutter. I am very sorry that he is no longer with you.

No doubt this sad event has been very disturbing for you all and for the many other people who knew him. I am thinking of you and them in this time of loss and bereavement.

I did not know Jerry himself but am a kayaker on the James that paddles with Dave frequently. From what I read of Jerry above, and from what I know of Dave, it seems that many of Jerry's passions and interests have been passsed down. I am lucky to know you Dave.

With sympathy,

D. Jeffery Smith

Posted by: D. Jeff Smith at January 2, 2008 09:12 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry will be greatly missed by family and friend of the paddling community. We will always remember Jerry.

Posted by: The Staff of Appomattox River Co, at January 1, 2008 03:04 PM

Dear Janice and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort knowing that Jerry is with our Lord and Savior.You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love in Christ ,
Ronnie,Donna,Whitney and Kevin Jones

Posted by: Donna and Ronnie Jones at December 31, 2007 11:26 PM

Janice & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of tremendous loss to the Nutter family.His smiles and good heart will be missed but never forgotten.

Posted by: John&Norma Frashure at December 31, 2007 06:46 PM

Janice & family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jerry was a wonderful man - his faith has been an inspiration for me over the years. May you find comfort knowing that he is at home with our Lord!

Posted by: Sherri Rowe at December 31, 2007 05:16 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of tremendous loss. We are out of town and sorry that we cannot be there tomorrow.

Posted by: Frank & Nancy McDaniel at December 31, 2007 04:58 PM

Dave and Family,

My heart goes out to you all for your loss. I know how much your father will be missed. We will be keeping you all in our prayers!
All our love,
Debbie, Marc, Kaylah, and Jayson Roben

Posted by: Debbie Roben at December 31, 2007 02:24 PM

I am saddened over your loss. I know how much you loved Jerry. He will be missed by many. Feel free to call me should you ever need anything. Be at peace knowing that Jerry is in Heaven with our God. . . . .

Posted by: Bonnie Perkinson at December 31, 2007 02:06 PM

The Carolina Canoe Club would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Nutter family. Being a paddler, Jerry was also a member of a much larger family among kayakers and canoeists who shared his love of the water and the outdoors. As part of this larger family, we all mourn his loss.

Posted by: Carolina Canoe Club at December 31, 2007 10:48 AM