Jerry S. Wilbourn

Jerry S. Wilbourn, 85, of Sun City Center, FL, died on October 12, 2024, at the Lifepath Hospice in Ruskin, Florida. 

Born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, he was a graduate of Washington and Lee University and earned his MBA degree in Finance at Columbia University Business School. He was a Certified Financial Planner and a Chartered Financial Analyst. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Simpson and Dorothy Wilbourn.  Jerry began his career in New York City as a security analyst for Irving Trust before joining General Reinsurance Corporation where he rose to Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. 

After retiring, he remained active in civic and church affairs. Jerry was an avid tennis player and had a keen interest in reading, finance, public affairs, history, travel, and sports, especially the Arkansas Razorbacks. During his final illness, Jerry showed the determination, integrity, courtesy, and wry humor with which he met all events in his life. He and his family resided in New York City, then in Wilton, CT, Chapel Hill, NC, and finally Sun City Center, FL. 

He is survived by his wife Nancy of Sun City Center and daughter Elisabeth Wilbourn of Georgetown, OH. 

Services will be held in Milton, IN.