Jerry Wayne Chrisman

Jerry Wayne Chrisman obituary, Smyrna, TN

Jerry Wayne Chrisman

Jerry Chrisman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Family Funeral & Crematory Services, LLC - Smyrna on Mar. 6, 2024.
Jerry Chrisman, 78, passed away March 3rd, 2024 in his home in Smyrna, TN surrounded by family and loved ones after a short illness.
Jerry was born in 1945 in Nashville, TN to Walter and Elizabeth Chrisman. He was 1 of 4 children. In 1968 Jerry married the love of his life, Sandra Feinstein. They just celebrated their 56 yr anniversary. Sandra and Jerry have 2 children, Jeffery Wayne, 52, and Heather Elizabeth, 46. They were fully involved with and adore their grandchildren Cole, Tyler, Jacob and Mackenzie and great granddaughter Arie. Jerry was an expert painter and drywaller and worked for Opryland Theme park and Hotel for 32 yrs of his career. It brought him much joy to be out outside golfing and tending to his roses and garden. Jerry never met a stranger and was very loved by all.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Sandra Chrisman, his Aunt Dot Parrish, his sister Brenda Campbell, his children Jeffery and Heather, nieces and nephews and the lots of extended family including the Feinstein Family. He is proceeded in death by his parents Walter and Elizabeth and siblings Robert and Peggy.
Services will be Friday March 8th, 2024 at Proclamation Church located at 308 E Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37211. Visitation will be from 12pm-2pm and the service will be from 2pm-3pm.
In Lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be mailed to Gentiva Hospice at 1639 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.
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