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Gerald Ronald Rader, 78, of Greeneville, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Gerald retired from Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport after more than 30 years of service.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Rader, three daughters, Amy (Stacy) Bolton, Amanda (Travis) Weems, and Angie (Randall) Bishop, six grandchildren, Matthew Weems, Lexie Weems, Brett Bolton, Katie Bolton, Charlie Bishop, and Chase Broyles, and two sisters Andra Dobson and Vickie Andrew, niece Britney Grecco, and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law David and Linda Malone.
He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Mable Rader and a brother-in-law Merrill Andrew.
There will be a gathering of friends from 2-6 pm Saturday December 13, 2025 at Jeffers Funeral Chapel at Afton. The memorial service will follow at 6 pm in the chapel with Pastor Ken Jenkins officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wesley Chapel Cemetery fund Angie Bishop, 895 N. Wesley Chapel Rd., Greeneville, TN 37745.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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