Jerry Wilson Brinkley, 79, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2022.

He was a retired business owner, an avid Coca-Cola collector, and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Ernie and Mabel Brinkley of Hot Springs, Va.; and beloved uncle and aunt, Rene and Eva Crouzet.

His surviving family includes his wife, Diana Brinkley; daughter, Carrine Graham and husband, Ray; son, Alan Brinkley and wife, Paola; brothers, Jim and Jack Brinkley; sisters, Jeanie Metzger and JoAnn McElwee; cherished granddaughters, Jessica Graham, Danielle Brinkley, and Anna Brinkley; and adored great-granddaughter, Aubrey Jones.

Family members and friends may gather together on Monday, November 21, 2022, beginning at 6 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, Va. A funeral service will then begin at 7 p.m. Jerry will be laid to rest on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 2 p.m., at Warm Springs Cemetery in Warm Springs, Va.

In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.