Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Shields Merriman, as well as his sister, Bridget Merriman Berman.
A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, Jerry was an educator and coach in Lawrence and Wayne Counties. He was employed at Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, was Human Resources Manager for Dura Automotive, and retired from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Additionally, Jerry served his country honorably in the United States Army Old Guard Honor Guard, 3rd United States Infantry Regiment.
Always generous with his time, Jerry served on the Board of Directors of both Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and Lawrenceburg Golf and Country Club, was a charter member of Lawrenceburg Quarterback Club, and was a volunteer coach for David Crockett Elementary School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Lawrence County High School Wildcats.
A private graveside service and inurnment will be held at Shields Cemetery in Waynesboro, TN.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Shields Merriman, as well as his sister, Bridget Merriman Berman.
A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, Jerry was an educator and coach in Lawrence and Wayne Counties. He was employed at Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, was Human Resources Manager for Dura Automotive, and retired from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Additionally, Jerry served his country honorably in the United States Army Old Guard Honor Guard, 3rd United States Infantry Regiment.
Always generous with his time, Jerry served on the Board of Directors of both Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and Lawrenceburg Golf and Country Club, was a charter member of Lawrenceburg Quarterback Club, and was a volunteer coach for David Crockett Elementary School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Lawrence County High School Wildcats.
A private graveside service and inurnment will be held at Shields Cemetery in Waynesboro, TN.
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