Our loving husband and father, Jerry Wayne Lard, of Florence, passed away on June 15, 2026, at the age of 75 after an extended Illness. Jerry was a hardworking man that supported his family and was a retired Piano Tuner of 50+ years. He contributed 45 years to the Zip City Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as Secretary and Treasurer for over 35 years and was awarded “Fire Fighter of the Year” numerous times. Jerry was also Past Master of Florence Masonic Lodge #14 and a member of Cahaba Shriners.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 12pm – 2pm, at Greenview Memorial Chapel with the service at 2pm.
Interment following at Mt. Zion Church of Christ, Bro. Greg Dial will be officiating.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy Lard; son, Greg Lard; Sister, Peggy Davis (Dennis); Brother in Law, Tim Moore (Glenda); sister-in-law, Kim Dodd (Keevil); Niece Dara Bechman (Bradley) and nephews, Brian Dodd (Amanda), Shawn Dodd (Amanda), Kurtis Moore, Steven Moore ( Lauren), Brandon Griffith (Daphne), 5 great nieces and 5 great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman & Polly Lard; nephews, Wesley Davis and Brent Griffith; Sister-in-Law, Wanda Griffith; Father and Mother-in-Law; Everette and Nell Moore.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Felix Morris and Dr. Lyman Mitchell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Children or Zip City Volunteer Fire Department.
An online guest book may be signed at greenviewmemorial.com
