Jerry Surber, age 63, of New Tazewell, TN, was born January 3, 1956 and passed away on June 20, 2019. Jerry enjoyed working outside and fixing things. He liked to spend time with his family and friends and taking care of his little dog. Jerry is preceded in death by his wife Kathy Surber, parents Hurbert and Marie Surber, brothers Charles Surber, Kenneth Surber, and Bill William Surber. He leaves behind two sisters Mable Lawson and Mary (Bill) Rouse. Two brothers Mike Surber and Bill Surber. Special brother Mikey Reed. Eleven nieces and nephews. A special niece and nephew Novalea Shepard and Logan Rouse. Twenty-two great nieces and nephews. As well as a host of other loving friends and relatives.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff and doctors of UT Hospital, also we would like to thank Divia Dialysis and the Claiborne Ambulance Service for their hospitality.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made towards funeral expenses.
The family will receive friends Tuesday June 25th from 6 until 9 PM at Coffey Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Wednesday June 26th at 1 PM in the Coffey Funeral Home chapel. The graveside service will follow in the Overton Cemetery in Sneedville.
Officiating: Pastor Kendall Walker
Obituary: T.J. Cloud
Singers: Riley Memorial Choir & Pat Gilbert
Pallbearers: Randy Gilbert, Mikey Reed, Lucas Bailey, Roger Gilbert, Robert Gilbert, and Wesley Surber
Honorary Pallbearers: Mike Surber, Bill Surber, Bill Rouse, and James Gallagher.
Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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