Jerry Edgar Springer, 84, of Newburgh, Indiana, formerly of Henderson, Kentucky, died Friday, August 9, 2024, at his home.

He was born in Sturgis, Kentucky, on June 14, 1940, to the late John Oscar "Bruiser" and Ruby Pearl Aaron Springer.  Jerry was a graduate of Henderson County High School and was a U.S. Air Force veteran where he worked on missiles and in communications.  He was a member of Amvets in Henderson and American Legion in Newburgh, where he loved to play pool and bingo and eat fried chicken.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons, grandsons, and closest friends.  Jerry enjoyed playing golf with his friends each Friday at Audubon State Park.  He was also a big fan of NASCAR.  Jerry was an excellent carpenter and mechanic in his own way.  There was nothing he could not fix.  Friends and family remember him for his engaging and fun story telling abilities.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Glenda Sue Griffin Springer; and one son, David Lynn Springer.

Survivors include his son, Jason Lee Springer and his wife, Serena, of Newburgh, Indiana; his brother, Gary Lee Springer and his wife, Diane, of Baytown, Texas; five grandchildren, Joshua Springer and his wife, Layne, Cameron Springer, Rachel Springer, Brooke Springer, and Rylee Springer; two great-grandchildren, Jaycee Springer and Jaclyn Springer; nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Jerry's life will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home. The family encourages those attending to share their unique stories about how Jerry was an impact in their lives.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to Deaconess Hospice in Evansville, Indiana.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.