Jerry Wayne Shore

Jerry Wayne Shore, 72, of Huntersville died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Lake Norman Regional Hospital, Mooresville, NC. He was born in Charlotte, NC on March 7, 1939 to the late Elizabeth Shore Crump. Jerry enlisted in the North Carolina Army National Guard February 18, 1959, assigned to 505th Engineer Battalion, Charlotte, NC. He was employed full-time with the Army National Guard until his retirement November 30, 1995. Master Sergeant Jerry Shore held several positions of high responsibility during his career including a Communications Operations Chief with Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 30th Engineer Brigade, Charlotte, NC. His military education and experience in communications were instrumental in his organization achieving high level performance ratings throughout his career. During his career, Jerry attended oversea deployment tours to Europe in overseeing Engineer Project Missions at Camp Darby, Italy and SETAF Headquarters, Vicenza, Italy. Jerry's passion and dedication to succeed in all his assignments were noteworthy and made a direct impact on others to follow. Awards and decorations include Army Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and numerous other Citations and Certificates of Recognition. Jerry's passion and interest in aviation were instrumental in assisting others in establishing the Carolinas Aviation Museum at the Charlotte Douglas Airport. Jerry was the former manager of the Turner Ace Hardware, worked at the Cashion's Quick Stop in Huntersville, NC, and was a member of the Cornelius Presbyterian Church. Along with his mother he was preceded in death by one sister. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Glass Shore, two brothers, Tony and Perry Crump, three sisters, Judy McCarley, Missy Crump , Debbie Gardner and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home , 16901 Old Statesville, Rd. Huntersville, NC where services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 2:00PM. Interment will follow at the Mimosa Cemetery in Davidson, NC. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family. www.raymerfh.com