Jerry Lynn Crider passed away June 24, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born to Mary and Elmer Crider on July 15, 1955 with his twin brother Terry. He was born and raised in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. He spent most of his earlier career as a laborer and teamster. He met the love of his life, Melba Byrd, and they married in 1980. In 2001 they moved to Osceola. In 2015 they purchased Bee’s Honeywagon. By this time everyone knew who he was in this small town. He had a motto, “buy high, sell cheap, all I wanna do is make a friend.” He was the founder of ICO Outlaws. He was loved by so many, The Legend will be missed. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Mary Crider, brothers Charlie and Terry (twins are back together), twin granddaughters and so many others waiting to greet him. He is survived by his wife, Melba Byrd Crider; daughters, Jaron Morenly (Crooks) and Jean, Amy and Jason Kennedy; son, Adam Crider; grandkids, Tyson, Payton, Kadyn, Jason, Camryn, Layla, Blake, Lauryn, Lashai, Elijah, Amayah and Simone; five great-grand kids; sisters, Janis Broch and Cathy Smith; brother, Ricky and Cindy Crider.
FINAL DISPOSITION
Cremation

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Kim James says
July 1, 2026 at 4:25 pmUncle Jerry, you will be missed. You can once again do your imitation of the Wizard of Oz.