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Jerry Dean Boger Sr., 78, of Statesville, died Friday, May 7, 2021.

He was born in Davie County on Nov. 14, 1942 to the late Robert Lee Boger and Margaret Anderson Boger.

He was the owner and operator of Jerry’s Auto Haul. Trucking was his life, and he knew most everything that could be known about it. He loved giving directions and according to his family, he was the “original GPS”. He loved animals, cars, 4-wheelers and traveling.

Survivors: his wife of 24 years, Kathy Crocker Boger; sons, Bobby Boger (Beverly), Jerry Allen Boger (Teresa), Dale Boger (Cindy), Donnie Boger (Angie), Dean Boger (Lisa); daughters, Lori Boger (Jason Sapp), Brea Nance (Scott), Kara Levesque; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and his fur babies, Sam and Roxy.

A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, May 12 at 4 p.m. at the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bryan Boger officiating. Visitation will follow the service.

Memorials: Lake Norman Humane Society, PO Box 3937, Mooresville, 28117.