Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, To love, to work or play. Tasks undone must stay that way I've found that peace at the close of the day.

It's with profound sadness and heavy hearts, the Management and Staff of North Area Funeral Home along with the DeLain family announces the passing of Ret. MSgt. Jerry Bernard DeLain , 71, of North Charleston, SC departed this earthly life to go to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Ret. MSgt. Jerry Bernard DeLain will truly be missed, his encouraging words of love and wisdom, dedication and supportive ways to his family and friends. Such a humble and respectable man.

The most precious memories of Ret. MSgt. Jerry Bernard DeLain , will resound in the life of his loving and devoted wife, Pearl M. DeLain, his two sons, DeLano A. Delain, and Jerome B. DeLain, those of his siblings, Sandra Cole, Ronald DeLain, Linda Minter, and Robert S. Baxter, mother-in-law, Betty Murray, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A viewing will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 5:00PM-7:00PM, in the funeral home chapel.  His Celebration of Life Service will take place on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in North Area Funeral Home Chapel. Ret. MSgt. Jerry Bernard DeLain will be laid to rest in Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC  29406.   Arrangements entrusted to: NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, 4784 Gaynor Ave, N. Chas, SC. Tele 843 744-7511.  Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston