Jerry Hunley Obituary
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Joshua Hunley; son-in-law, Robin Venable; and brothers, Ralph Hunley and James Hunley.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Betty Lou McCulley Hunley; daughters, Jacqueline and Gary Tharpe and Barbara Venable; grandchildren, Joshua and Taylor Tharpe and Gavin Tharpe; brothers, Johnny Hunley, Elbert Hunley, and Robert Hunley; sisters, Susie Gilbert, Mary Ethel Heming, and Marie Coleman; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be at 4:00 PM on Friday, August 27, 2025, at the H and M Cemetery in Speedwell with Rev. Steve Edwards presiding. Pallbearers will be Garry Tharpe, Joshua Tharpe, Gavin Tharpe, Marty Hunley, Jimmy Lane, and Calvin Weaver.
Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel in Harrogate is honored to serve the Hunley Family.
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