Jerry Michael Medlin, Sr.

Jerry Michael Medlin, Sr., 71, of Durham passed away on July 2, 2025, at Duke Regional Hospital. Mr. Medlin was born on April 30, 1954, in Durham to the late Joseph Bobby and Vera Tapp Medlin.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Medlin predeceased his wife, Karen Medlin.

Mr. Medlin is survived by his sons Justin Medlin and wife Brandi of Hillsborough, Jerry M. Medlin, Jr., of Durham; daughters, Melissa Gibson and husband John of Union, SC, April Kennison and husband Jason of Slidell, LA, Angela M. Ikner and husband Randy; brothers, Joe Medlin, and wife, Linda, and Bobby Medlin, Jr. and wife Lynn,; sister, Linda Medlin Spence; grandchildren, Karen, Layla, Elizabeth and Cooper Gibson, Kynleigh and LJ and Tatum Medlin, Brandon and Ariel Medlin, Zachary, Ian, Noah and Lucas Ikner, Issac, Autumn, Ariel and Hailey Overman; 2 great grandchildren and his pride and joy pet friend “Mustang”.

Jerry dearly loved his wife, Karen, and their family. He spent most of his career as an auto mechanic. A devoted NASCAR fan, Jerry also had a passion for classic cars—especially his beloved Ford F100 pickup truck.

No formal services are planned. The family will gather at Jerry’s residence at noon on Saturday, July 5, 2025.