The pest control industry mourns the loss of Jerry Mix, longtime leader of Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine. Mix passed away on Tuesday, at 82.
Mix, who stood 6-6, was a former Ohio University basketball player who joined Pest Control magazine (later renamed PMP magazine) in 1982, serving as editor-in-chief before being named publisher several years later. He spent more than 20 years with PMP and was inducted into the magazine’s Hall of Fame.
Mix also was actively involved in industry associations, including serving as co-chairman of the UPF&DA Public Relations Committee. In 2006, he was recognized with the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Pinnacle Award for outstanding contributions to both NPMA and the pest control industry.
As noted in his obituary, “In his spare time, Jerry loved traveling, spending time with family and friends but most of all fishing on Lake Erie with (wife) Nancy or a willing fishing buddy for the day.”
Mix is survived by wife Nancy, three children, two step-children and five grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ALS Association and the American Stroke Association. Online memories and condolences may be left on Jerry’s memorial page at sunsetfuneralandcemetery.com.
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