Jerry Allen Hammers

Jerry Allen Hammers, 61, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

He was born on September 13, 1965, in Belleville, IL, to the late Gerald Harold and Alice Marie (nee Skelton) Hammers.

Jerry honorably served in the United States Navy and later worked as a security guard. He also worked as a deckhand aboard the Casino Queen when it was brought to the St. Louis area, continuing his work on the riverboat as it was transformed into a casino.

Above all, Jerry cherished spending time with his family. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas and was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and the St. Louis Rams during their time in St. Louis.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Brian Glen Hammers; his maternal grandparents, Glen and Mildred Skelton; his paternal grandparents, Harry and Ruth Hammers; three uncles, William “Bill” Hammers, Larry Glen Skelton, and Joseph Houston; his aunt, Irene Skelton; and his cousin, Donnie Hauk.

He is survived by his son, Connor Devine; his two sisters, Janice (Steven) Travis and Brittany Pickett; his niece and nephew, Brittney Travis and Steven Travis, Jr.; and his aunt, Karen Houston. He is also survived by four great nephews, several cousins, and lifelong friends.

In accordance with his wishes, Jerry will be cremated, and no public services will be held.

Memorials may be made in Jerry’s honor to the American Cancer Society. Memorial contributions will be received at Barry