Jerry Allen "Byrd" Tooley age 61 of Louisville, KY passed away on Saturday June 18, 2016 to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Jerry was born to his proud Father Ray David Tooley and his wonderful Mother the late Isabelle Winfrey Holman Tooley on September 5, 1954 in Louisville, Ky.  Jerry was a former worker at Southern Standard where he retired after 30 plus years.  In addition to his Mother, Jerry will be joining his nephew Timothy Tooley Jr, his sister in law Cokie Tooley and his oldest brother Leslie Malcolm, AKA L.M. Survivors includes his Father Ray David Tooley of Louisville,KY Brother Timmie Tooley Louisville, KY; Brother David E and Judy Tooley Louisville, KY. He leaves behind his 3 Step Children, Martez, Kowona and Shanta Ballard.  His latest 3 Step Children Essex Turner, Robert Simpson lll, AKA Bub, Andre Simpson.  2 Daughters in Law, Rhonda and Toyia Simpson .  4 Grandchildren, Andre Jr., Lil Essex, Amirah and Dredyn. Jerry's Mother-in-Law, Sedella Turner of Louisville, KY Sisters in law, Shereen Ball of Louisville,KY  Sylvia Louisville, KY Diana of Michigan,  Tina of Texas.  Brothers in law, David of Texas, Walter of Michigan, Tyrone, Ernesto Turner of Louisville, KY A host of nieces and nephews, cousins, friends Aunts and Uncles and his Brother from another Mother, Dave Hershel. Last but not least, his one and only, Friend, Lover, and Better Half Sherri Turner (Tooley) Jerry was the best man in the world.  A very good family man. Helped others before he helped himself. Best pawpaw in the world, whole hearted. He was a man of few words.  He lived his life with a meek personality. A very wise man and loyal to his beliefs as well as the people around him.  The King (Abba) Funeral Service: Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 North Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Coe Ridge Cemetery Visitation will be on Saturday, June 25, 2016 from 11:00 A.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home