Jerry Ring (65) of Albion

Jerry Lewis Ring, 65, of Albion, Illinois passed away at 7:38 am Saturday, June 3, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born on September 24, 1957 to Hud and Rena Ilene Phelps in Ohio County, Kentucky. On January 19, 1971 he was graciously adopted by his loving parents Alva and Evelyn Ring at the age of 14. Alva and Evelyn raised him as their own child with all the love a child could ask for and there was never any question that his place was with them. On June 4, 1976 he married his ex-wife Tammy Joann Cosner and of that marriage came three daughters Joni, Julie, and Jennifer. Jerry found love and peace the last four years with his loving girlfriend Shelia Castillo. Jerry worked at World Color Press in Effingham until they closed the doors and then went to college for his ministerial degree in Oakland City, Indiana and spent his whole life trying to find peace within himself.

Jerry is survived by daughters: Joni (Alex Fulk) of Louisville, and Jennifer (Shannon) Musgrave of Fairfield; grandchildren: Dakota Cooper, William Cooper (Carlie Pernic), Landyn Cooper, Elias Musgrave, Elena Musgrave, Elizabeth Fulk, and Jennifer Fulk (Seth); two great grandchildren: Isabella Oates and Annalise Fulk.

He is also survived by his maternal brothers and sisters: James (Aleta) Phelps of Mt. Carmel, Carolyn Kennedy of Albion, Janie (Brad) Payne of Princeton, Indiana, Sue Tarrance, Rondall Beatty, Shiela Stringer, and Lyndel (Stacy) Beatty all of Kentucky and many nieces and nephews. Two of those that he thought very much of Stephanie and Chassie Umphleet were so special in his heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his precious daughter: Julie Lynn Ring; sister: Shirley Stader; brothers: John Ring, Roy Phelps, and Rethal Phelps.

Memorial services to celebrate Jerry’s life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Heartland Worship Center, 212 N. Second Street, Mt. Carmel, Illinois, with Pastor Marvin McCormick officiating. A private family burial of his cremains will be held at a later date at the Old Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Family to assist with final expenses or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and will be accepted through the funeral home. The McGriff Funeral Home in Louisville is assisting the family with the arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or share a memory of Jerry please visit by clicking here.