Jerry Wayne McCravey

Jerry Wayne McCravey obituary, Bulls Gap, TN

Jerry Wayne McCravey

Jerry McCravey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Christian Sells Funeral Home on Aug. 3, 2025.

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Jerry Wayne McCravey, age 49, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 1, 2025 while at home. He was known for his witty sense of humor and kind-hearted nature.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Hobert McCravey; grandmother, Margaret Geneva Catron.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley McCravey of the home; sister, Amy McCravey (Bryan) of Greeneville; nephews, Justin McCravey, Douglas Sutton, and William Brayden Metcalf; special cousins, Johnny White and Joni Lewis; several aunts,uncles, cousins, and numerous friends.

Family will receive friends on Monday, August 4 from 5-7pm at Christian-Sells Funeral Home. Funeral ceremony will begin at 7pm. Graveside service will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, August 5 at Speedwell Baptist Church Cemetery. If you would like to follow in procession, please meet at the funeral home by 12pm. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com

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

Christian Sells Funeral Home

1520 E Main Street PO Box 775, Rogersville, TN 37857

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