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Mr. Jerry Harold Steelman, age 67, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on June 9, 1958 in Rockwood, Tennessee to Lester Steelman and Laura Pugh Steelman. He was married to Shelia Russell Steelman for many years and had a thriving family. Jerry enjoyed to fish and admire the outdoors any chance he could. His passion was working on any car he could get his hands on and working his magic. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He never met a stranger in his life and if he didn't know you, he just did not have a chance to talk to you yet. He is preceded in death by his parents: Lester Steelman and Laura Steelman; daughter: Tiffany Edwards; brothers: Chester Steelman and Elmer Steelman; sisters: Jamie Kilby, Christine Rather, and Anna Gouch. He is survived by:
Wife: Shelia Steelman of Rockwood, TN
Son: Jody Steelman (Leola) of Rockwood, TN
Grandchildren:
Alley Steelman (Austin) of Rockwood, TN
Kalib Edwards (Katlin) of Midtown, TN
Tray Edwards of Rockwood, TN
Bryson Steelman of Rockwood, TN
Nate Steelman of Rockwood, TN
Skyla
Katie and Tabitha Ledford
Great Grandchildren: Delilah, Aliana, Riley, Everleigh, and Theo
Brothers: Sam Steelman (Teresa) of Harriman, TN
James Steelman of Harriman, TN
Terry Steelman of Rockwood, TN
Jason Steelman of Maryville, TN
Sisters: Clara Mitchell of Rockwood, TN
Janette Norris of Kingston, TN
Paulette Aikens of Oakdale, TN
Trish Brown of Rockwood, TN
Lisa Tinch of Rockwood, TN
Caregiver: Ines Santa
And numerous friends and family member.
The family will receive friends at Evans Mortuary on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm with a service starting at 3:00 pm with _______________ officiating. Interment will take place following the service at Swan Pond Baptist Church Cemetery in Harriman, TN. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. Jerry Harold Steelman.
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805 North Gateway Avenue P.O. Box 6, Rockwood, TN 37854
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