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Mack Ray Jerles, Jr., age 70, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was lovingly known to many as “Roho”.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bikers Who Care Club House, 201 Providence Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37042.
Mack entered this life on September 21, 1955 in Clarksville, TN to the late Mack Ray Jerles, Sr., and his mother, Helen Seay Jerles. He was a Veteran of The United States Army, and served many years in the Reserves. Mack had previously worked for Clarksville Gas & Water and was a truck driver for over 40 years. He loved his animals and riding his Harley Davidson. He also found joy in supporting the Bikers Who Care Toy Run each year.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Lynn Frazier Jerles; step-son, Steven Frazier, and siblings, Martha Jerles Black and George “Mickey” Jerles, and brother-in-law, Bernhard Butcher.
Survivors include his mother, Helen Jerles; son, Christopher Jerles (Melissa); sisters, Barbara Mirabal (Pablo), and Doris Elaine Butcher; granddaughter, Jasmine Rene Smith. Mack also leaves behind his caregiver and niece, Amy Jane Jerles Orton and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins who will miss him dearly.
Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN.
Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com
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