Jerome (Jerry) Kirby Polane, 73, of Hot Springs, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Bath County Hospital, Hot Springs, Virginia.

He was born June 6, 1946 in Hot Springs, the son of the late Lewis Henry Polane and Elmer Kirby Polane.

Jerry was retired from the Homestead Resort, where he worked in outdoor activities as a fishing guide. Prior to that he spent many years working at the Cascades Inn

. He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church; was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing. He was a loving husband and brother.

Jerry was married to the late, Joyce Bird Polane, who preceded him in death on August 24, 2011.

He is survived by a brother, Ronald Polane and wife, Sandy of Boca Raton, Florida; a sister, Natalie Cauley of Bacova, Virginia; and his faithful companion, "Chopper".

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hot Springs Rescue Squad, P. O. Box N, Hot Springs, Virginia 24445.

The McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home, Hot Springs, is handling the arrangements.