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HOLBERT, GERALD "JERRY" - age 71, of Knoxville, entered into Heaven February 25, 2013. He was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church and a former Deacon and choir director at Atkins Baptist Church. He had retired from Flowers Direct after 32 years of service. He was preceded in death by parents Elmo and Lola Holbert and brother Billy Holbert. Survivors include loving and devoted wife of 24 years, Alberta; brother and sister-in-law Bob and Faye Holbert; children Thomas W. Holbert and Deborah Ray, and one grandchild. Funeral service will be 8 PM Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with Pastor Steve Ross officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 AM Friday at New Gray Cemetery for interment at 11 AM. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com






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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2013.

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Jack Sebree

February 16, 2022

Jerry was one of my best friends in high school. We played basketball and baseball on the Varsity Teams. Our favorite pastime was playing snooker at the Brown Derby when it was located across from the Cotton bowl hotel in Kennett, MO. We had some great times that I cherish and will never forget.

Lisa Gowey

March 4, 2013

Jerry is my step father.. Jerry was a very special person in my life... He was great husband who loved my mother with all his heart and soul. He was a wonderful papaw to my children who thought the world of him.. We will miss him dearly.

MARY MILLS

February 28, 2013

DEAR ALBERTA, SO SORRY TO READ OF JERRY'S PASSING. I THINK OF YOU OFTEN NAND WILL REMEMBER YOU IN MY PRAYERS. MARY MILLS

Kathy Lakin

February 28, 2013

Sorry for your loss.

Mary Lakin

February 28, 2013

So sorry for your loss.

Linda Loveday

February 27, 2013

Alberta, I just learned of Jerry's death tonight at church. I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers. love you so much, Linda Loveday

February 27, 2013

Alberta you are in my thoughts and prayers, Jerry will be missed,just know that I am here for you in this diffcult time. with love Patsy.

February 27, 2013

BERTA JERRY WILL BE MISSED HE WAS AGREAT MAN BETTY BUNDREN FROM PRATT,S

February 27, 2013

DEAR MRS. HOLBERT, JERRY WAS OUR FLORAL SALESMAN FOR MANY YEARS, HE WAS A VERY DEDICATED PERSON TO HIS JOB AND HIS FAMILY. I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW SWEET AND KIND THE HOLBERT'S WERE TO ME WHEN MY HUSBAND PASSED. MY KINDEST REGARDS TO YOU AND FAMILY. SANDY BRANAM AND STAFF AT IDEAL FLORIST LAFOLLETTE TN

February 27, 2013

So sad for your loss. Our deepest sympathy. Love & Prayers. Lindsey & Dot Shiver, Atlanta

February 27, 2013

Alberta, We will miss Jerry so much. My heart hurts for you. We love you and loved Jerry so much. You are in our prayers. James & Mary Lou Helms

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