Jerry McIntosh, 88, of Booneville, Kentucky passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026 at the Owsley County Health Care Center, surrounded by family.  

Jerry was born August 4, 1938 in Owsley County, Kentucky to Harvey and Ellis (Mayes) McIntosh. He was married to Dorothy Sue Cornett McIntosh (deceased) in Booneville, Kentucky.

Jerry quit school after the 8 th grade to move to Ohio. There he began helping his older brother, Charlie, in the plaster and drywall business. After many years of learning many trades he because a carpenter/ contractor focusing on building homes. Brick by brick he left his skills and expertise on many homes here in Owsley County, in later life, Ohio where he and Dorothy moved to in 1990.

He was a man of true grit, tough as nails, rough around the edges, hard to wear down, but had a sweet and loving side. He was quiet by nature but when working only seriousness was accepted, no fooling around. His 8 th grade education along with learning the trades beside other skilled craftsmen, provided him and his family a very successfully career.

Jerry is survived by three sons Johnny Ray “Karen” McIntosh of Morrow, Ohio, Jerry “Oneida” McIntosh of Booneville, Kentucky and Ricky Lee McIntosh of Booneville, Kentucky, five grandchildren- Johni Meleah “David” Sawyer, Shelby LeAnn “Jordan” Hoskins, Austin Ellyce “Bill” Bowling, Adam Tyler “Treavor Hylton” McIntosh, Alyssa Lauren “Tyler” Evans, seven great grandchildren Tessa, Brynlee & Waylon Sawyer, Kamryn & Korie Bowling, Josie & Tyler Creed Evans and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Ellis Mayes McIntosh, his wife Dorothy Sue Cornett McIntosh, two brothers Charlie McIntosh, Robert McIntosh and three sisters Mae Byrd, Imogene Boggs and Isabelle Yost.

Visitation will start at 11:00 am to 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 noon at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Brother Tommy Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Booneville, Kentucky.

Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of all arrangement.