Obituary of Jerome Wolverton

Jerome Wolverton, 64, of Niles, formerly of Dowagiac, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2021, at his home. He was born on July 4, 1957, in Dowagiac Michigan, to the late Johnnie and Alice A. (Bolden) Wolverton. He graduated from Dowagiac Union High School in 1976. Jerome worked nineteen years at Jessup Door Company in Dowagiac before they closed their doors. He later worked for several other local manufacturing companies. He was a loving son, brother, and father; his presence will be truly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Alice Wolverton, brothers, Johnnie Wolverton Jr., James E. Wolverton, and John “Mark” Wolverton. He leaves behind to treasure his memory, and celebrate his life, son, Chris Tharp of Oklahoma; daughters, Char Pritchard of LaVergne, Tennessee; Brandy Clark of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren, Myron Crockett Jr., Alisha Crockett, Damareon Crockett, Chris Tharp Jr., Noah Tharp, Damian Tharp, Kayla Tharp; eleven great-grandchildren; a sister, Eunice (Larry) Murray of Cassopolis; a brother, Bradford (Theresa) Wolverton of Niles; aunts, Lueida (Calvin) Mitchell, Ruby Wolverton, god sister, Patrice Paxton Shelton; numerous nieces and nephews; along with a host of extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Brown Funeral Home, 521 E. Main St, Niles, on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 12:00 Noon, visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles.