Colonel Jere S. Medaris, U. S. Army (Retired), passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, in Florence, AL after a long battle with cancer.
Colonel Medaris was born in 1949 in Danville, KY to Ken and Wanda Medaris. Serving 32 years in the Army in various command and staff positions, he and his family spent 16 years overseas. His awards include the legion of Merit and Bronze Star. He retired from Madrid, Spain, in 2003 to Florence, Alabama where he remained until his death.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth Anderson Medaris; four children, Sophia, Matthew (Ashli), Jeremy (Shaye), and Joshua; three grandchildren, Lilly, Eli, and Theo. His brother Ken (Louise) Medaris still resides in Danville, KY.
Private services for Colonel Medaris will be held in Florence, AL.
