Jerry Kenneth Lemons

October 15, 1934 - March 16, 2019

Jerry Kenneth Lemons, age 84, formally of Gates, TN died Saturday, March 16, 2019 at The Manor Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff , MO. He was born October 15, 1934 in Curve, TN. Jerry was the son of the late John Rufus and the late Geraldine (White) Lemons. He married Joy Studard on February 14, 1959. Jerry was a Laborer, Construction worker, Carpenter and a Concrete Finisher. He also served in the National Guard. Jerry is survived by his lovely wife of 60 years: Joy (Studard) Lemons, of Poplar Buff, MO, one son: Jerry Lynn Lemons of Poplar Bluff, MO; Brother of two sisters: Dorothy Jean Clark of Halls, TN and Jewel Dean Rains of Leesburg, AL, and two brothers: Dale Lemons of Ripley, TN and Bill Lemons of Gates, TN. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, a grandson, Jonathon Lemons, a granddaughter, Gabrielle Epps and 3 great-grandchildren, all of Poplar Bluff, MO. Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Riley, and two brothers, J.R. Lemons and Robin Lemons. The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Ron Scott and Bro. Ronnie Ethridge officiating. Burial will be in Ripley Memorial Gardens, Ripley, TN following the service. Calling hours will be Tuesday, March 19 from 11:00 am until 1:00pm at Halls Funeral Home.