Remembering Jerry Lee Gobin: A Life of Faith and Family

Jerry Lee Gobin, born on March 19, 1948, in Greensburg, IN passed away into the immediate care of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 19, 2026 at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the son of the late Merrill and Mary (Tobias) Gobin. He was the loving spouse of Pamela Sue (Hagans) Gobin for 52 years.

Jerry’s faith was in Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Like us all, Jerry was thankful for the saving grace of Christ. Jerry was a faithful member of the Eastview Baptist Church in Connersville for 40 years, where he was a deacon and trustee for years. After its closing, Jerry attended the New Heights Church of Christ. Jerry was a Gideon, a 20 year member of Gideon’s International. Jerry placed and passed out Bibles in many places and to many people over his years with them and spoke in various churches telling of The Gideon’s mission. Jerry was a kind, gentle, warm and caring person, which are testaments to his faith in Jesus.

Jerry loved his family. Jerry married Pam Hagans on September 22, 1973. They got married at the 10th and Franklin Church of Christ in Brookville, Indiana and lived in Connersville from there on. He loved her very much. They had a close bond, doing almost everything together. He expressed his love and affection for Pam often. Pam took terrific care of Jerry as his health declined over the last couple of years.

Jerry and Pam had five children; Heather, Christopher, Joseph, Hannah, and Christian. Jerry was a terrific father, very patient, kind and gracious. He attended 100’s of his children’s ballgames and activities. For years he drove the bus for away games. Jerry was very supportive, encouraging and helpful always, which was proof of his love. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren. And he greatly enjoyed the company and closeness of Pat and Harold Gordon and Ted and Jackie Young. Family always made him happy.

Jerry was a graduate of Connersville High School 1966. And was still very much connected to his classmates through reunions and activities which he very much enjoyed. Jerry often recalled playing football for CHS. He was also a 1970 graduate of Purdue University Indianapolis where he received degrees in Architecture and Surveying.

Jerry was a hard worker and put 100% effort into his career. In 1972 he was elected Surveyor of Fayette County, Indiana. He held that position for 43 years. His pencil was pivotal in many of Fayette counties bridges, waterways and upkeeping of roads. In 2008, he was named the Surveyor of the Year in Indiana. For decades he was on the Area Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and for approximately a decade the Soil and Water Board. Because of his knowledge of the county, he was superintendent of the Fayette County Highway Department for some years. Under the name of Jerry L Gobin Surveying, he did thousands of jobs privately around various counties. Jerry loved being involved in his community and worked hard in it. Jerry had a wonder and curiosity for seeing new places. He was the first one to say he would hop in the car and go somewhere. We imagine that he was a lot like the first surveyors of this country.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Merrill and Mary (Tobias) Gobin, his mother and father-in-law, Jack and Beverly Hagans and father-in-law Joseph Freeman. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Sue (Hagans) Gobin; his five children Heather and Christopher Carr, Christopher and Whitney Gobin, Joseph and Tiffany Gobin, Hannah and Kevin Dean, Christian and Lance Fair; his grandchildren Samuel, Andrew (Grace), Lorelai, Jack and Nicholas Carr, Marley and Ryan Gobin, Peyton and River Gobin, and Hope and Rylee Fair; sister Sherry and Dick Kirschner; brother and sister in laws: Harold and Pat Gordon and Ted and Jackie Young; and many special nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may visit from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026 at New Height’s Christian Church. Funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the church with Pastor Christopher Gobin officiating. Burial will take place at Sims Briar Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Haven Homeless Shelter 431 Western Ave W; Connersville IN 47331 or Gideon’s International.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.