Jerry Ray Foreman, 77, formerly of Fort Wayne, died peacefully Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the home of his son in rural Warsaw. He had been battling cancer.

Born January 1, 1944, in Warsaw, Indiana, he was the only child of the late Arthur R. and Isale (Hoagland) Foreman. He grew up in the North Webster area and completed his schooling at Larwill High School.

On March 28, 2000, he married Sally Virginia Dubea. They made their home in Fort Wayne. Sally died in August of 2020.

For 33 years, he worked for Dana/Weatherhead, Columbia City as a machine operator.

He was always interested in fast cars.  He enjoyed drag racing, engine building, and attending drag race events. Later in life, he turned to building models of drag cars, hot rods, and muscle cars. Skilled with his hands, he liked woodworking, building furniture pieces for the home.

He is survived by three sons, Christopher J. Foreman of Columbia City, William J. (Sarah) Foreman of Warsaw, and James R. Foreman of Valparaiso, and five grandchildren.

Additionally, he was preceded in death by a son Bryan Foreman.

There will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.