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Jerry M. Fugate, 88, of Morgantown, KY passed away Tuesday December 31, 2019 at the Morgantown Care & Rehab. Jerry was born March 30, 1931 in Perry County, Kentucky to the late John B. and Canzelia Fugate and husband of the late Gay Ann Speaks Fugate. He was a member of Morgantown Church of Christ and a retired business owner. Jerry loved hiking, kayaking and his dogs. Other than his parents and wife he is preceded in death by parents, wife, two brothers General and Gordon Fugate, one sister Ethel Mitchell and one great granddaughter Jalie Jones. 

Jerry M. Fugate is survived by three daughters Scarlett Jones (Dooney) of Hazard, KY, Kim Coffman (Steve) of Morgantown, KY and Robi Fugate of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; five grandchildren Jon and Jarah Jones, Jack and Billy Coffman and Chloe Fugate; four great grandchildren Paxton and Isabel Tedder, Julie Jones and Addy Jo Coffman; two sisters Edith Fugate of Lexington, KY and Farlena Short (Alvin) of Ary, KY and several nieces and nephews. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date and arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Chapel. Please share any photos, memories, condolences or light a candle in memory of Jerry at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com Jones Funeral Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jerry Fugate.