Jerry D. 'Jack Knife' Hoesman, 64, of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, May 23, 2015. He was born in Sullivan, Indiana on December 14, 1950 to Byron and Opal (Ridge) Hoesman. Jerry married Burnus F. Massey on April 24, 1975.

Jerry was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and was a truck driver for 30 years with Abram and Hawkins in Sullivan, retiring in 2010. He loved riding his Harley anywhere.

Survivors include: his mother, Opal (Ridge) Hoesman of Parrish, Alabama; his wife, Burnus Hoesman; three brothers, Terry Hoesman of Sullivan, Earl Hoesman of Merom, Donald (Sherry) Hoesman of Chuluota, FL; four sisters, Connie (Bill) Bell and Diane (Kenny) Wence, both of Sullivan, Elizabeth Hoesman of Farmersburg, Carol (Mark) Frazee of Parrish, AL; sister-in-law, Patricia (Jon) McKee of Linton; brother-in-law, Rolland (Ina) Massey of Jasonville; special friend, Ronnie Wright of Lewis and several nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Byron Hoesman and one brother, Harold Hoesman.

A memorial service is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton with his nephew, Jared Sexton officiating. Jerry will be honored with full military rites.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until the time of service at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2.

All arrangements have been entrusted to James W. Meng, Jr. and the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com .