Staff
Monday, December 9, 2013 9:11 am

Jerry W. Pelham, 69, who passed away Thurs., December 5, 2013 at St. Thomas West following an extended illness. He was a native of Cannon Co. 

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce R. Pelham of Woodbury; his children: Terry Wayne (Sue) Pelham of Woodbury, Angie (Billy) Rogers of Manchester & Amy (Richard) Bogle of Woodbury;  Grandchildren: Britney (Randy) Reynolds, Chase Bogle, Alexis Pelham & Cameron Bogle; Great Grandchild:  Bryleigh Reynolds; Siblings:  Joe Pelham of Woodbury, Faye Abercrombie of McMinnville, Ronnie (Deborah) Pelham of Woodbury & Bill Pelham of Woodbury; Also surviving are several nieces & nephews

Jerry was the owner of Jerry Pelham’s Auto Salvage for 56 years getting his business license at the age of 13.  He served as Cannon County Road Commissioner for several years.  He was a member of the Woodbury Lions Club receiving the Lindsey/Jennings Award.  Jerry was a Deacon of Dillion St. Baptist Church.  His goal in life was helping others with his family being his first priority.

His parents were the late Noah & Alice Phillips Pelham.

Funeral Service: Woodbury Church of Christ        When: 2:00 pm Sun., Dec. 8, 2013

Ministers:  Bro. Ray Patrick, Bro. Bobby Zumbro & Bro. Richard Haley

Interment: Riverside Gardens Cemetery                    

Visitation:  11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Saturday, Dec. 7. He will lie in state at the church from 1:00 to time of service                                                                                                                                               

Donations may be made to the Am. Cancer Society, Am. Diabetes Assoc., Alzheimer’s Assoc. all % Woodbury Funeral Home