Jerry McCorkle Jerry L. McCorkle was born November 9th, 1936. He has been a preacher of the Gospel for over 50 years holding countless gospel meetings across the United States and baptizing hundreds. He has traveled to Nigeria teaching the Gospel as well. Jerry married Sheryl McKay in 1962. They have four children and 13 grandchildren. The majority of his life has been spent in Oklahoma where he has worked with several churches. He currently resides in Lindsay, Oklahoma.