Jerry Harold Steelman

Jerry Harold Steelman obituary, Rockwood, TN

Jerry Harold Steelman

Jerry Steelman Obituary

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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.

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

Evans Mortuary

805 North Gateway Avenue P.O. Box 6, Rockwood, TN 37854

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