Jerry Robert Ponton, Sr., 90, of Manchester, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 19th, 2019.

Jerry was born in Junction City, Kansas on February 27, 1929, a son of the late Emma (Hughes) and Archie Ponton.

He retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years. After retiring from the Air Force, Jerry worked as a mechanic at Green Team Ford, Abilene, Kansas.

On, April 17, 1954, Jerry married Jane Schemdemann.

Survivors include three sons, Jerry Ponton Jr. (Debra), of Manchester, Kansas, Archie Ponton (Linda), of Salina, Kansas, Steve Ponton, of Salina, Kansas; sister, Sylvia Moore, Virginia Spurlock; brother, Ellis Ponton (Euella), all of Portage, Indiana; 7 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jane; and daughter, Debra R. Ponton.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

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A Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home service.