Gerald L. Morford

Gerald �Jerry� L. Morford,passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2007. He was born February 11, 1918 to Marion O. and B. Pearle Lee Morford in Indianapolis, Indiana. His parents and brother, Arnold preceded him in death. A graduate of the Indianapolis Public School system, he attended School # 69 and Arsenal Technical High School where he graduated in 1936. Jerry completed his education at Butler University, receiving his degree in accounting in 1949. Jerry was united in holy matrimony on September 20, 1941 to Martha L. Hogue. Jerry was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army where he served during World War II and was held as a prisoner of war in Italy. Upon receiving his certified public accounting designation, he briefly worked in public accounting. He later worked for P.R. Mallory as the director of internal audit where he retired in 1983 after over 20 years of service. He was one of the last employees before its closing. In 1971, Jerry was named Systems Man of the Year by the Association for Systems Management. Jerry�s professional accounting memberships were numerous. He was a member of the Indiana CPA Society, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Institute of Internal Auditors and the Association for Systems Management. He was deeply devoted to his church and faith. Jerry had been a member of Old Bethel United Methodist Church for over 30 years where he served in every elected office. He attended the United Methodist District conferences where he held various positions. Jerry was a certified lay speaker for the United Methodist Church. Other organizations that Jerry devoted his time and resources to were the Cumberland Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, the City of Indianapolis Human Rights Commission under former Mayor, Richard G. Lugar, Meals on Wheels, and the Boy Scouts. Visitation will be Friday, August 17 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St., with funeral services Saturday, August 18 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in Washington Park East Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 65 years, Martha; his son, Richard A. (Yoko) Morford; daughter, Judy A. (Ted) Christofolis; sister, Clarice G. Pagel; grandchildren, Christina M. and Kenneth A. Morford. Memorial contributions may be made to Old Bethel United Methodist Church, Butler University or the American Heart Association, Indianapolis Chapter.

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Gerald L. Morford

February 11, 1918 - August 15, 2007