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Jerry Wilburn Obituary

Jerry Wilburn

Jerry Wilburn age 72 of Greeneville, passed away October 13, 2025 at his home.

Jerry owned and operated Jerry's Auto Parts. He was a salesman at Rite Incorporated. Jerry loved his family, and his grandchildren was his pride and joy. He always had a smile on his face and to make people laugh.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-five years Julie Wilburn. Two daughters and son-in-law, Courtney and Josh Pierce, and Kelley Griffith. Grandchildren, Aiden Pierce and Lakelynn Pierce. Sister, Carolyn Foshee (Don). Brothers, Terry Wilburn and Michael Wilburn (Sandy). Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Russell Johnson (Paula), Dawn Esposito (Craig Holstein). Nieces and nephews, Angie Gosnell (Jeff), Heather Wilburn, Corey Wilburn, Jesse Johnson (Becky), Corey Johnson (Dana), Amanda Esposito (Matt Goldade), and Aurora Esposito. Several great nieces and nephews.

Special thank you to Cindy Wilhoit and Gentiva Hospice and Dr. Kenneth Nickle.

Preceded in death by his parents, Berlin and Iray Wilburn. Father-in-law and Mother-in-law Jack and Shirley Johnson. Niece, Kim Archer.

The family will receive friends Sunday 10-2 pm at Jeffers Funeral Service at Afton. The funeral service will be held at 2 pm in the chapel with Chaplain Randall Holmes officiating. Interment will follow in GreeneLawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers, Josh Pierce, Russell Johnson, Randy Pierce, Jesse Johnson, Corey Johnson, Randall Wilburn, Michael Wilburn and Terry Wilburn.

Honorary pallbearers, Don Foshee, Joe Williams, Michael Casteel, Jack Fillers, and David White.

Thoughts and memories may be shared with the family at www.jeffersmortuary.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Greeneville Sun from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16, 2025.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Jeffers Funeral Chapel - Afton

101 Graceland Ln, Afton, TN

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2:00 p.m.

Jeffers Funeral Chapel - Afton

101 Graceland Ln, Afton, TN

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