Jerry W. Jerden, Sr., 74 passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at his daughter’s residence. He was born in Memphis, TN to Avery and Dorothy Jerden. He was a carpenter for many years and was of the Baptist faith.
Graveside services will be Monday, June 14, 11 a.m. at Belmont City Cemetery with Bro. Roger Wood officiating. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Byram Jerden; three children, John Jerden (Maria), Jerry Jerden, Jr. (Teresa) and Julie Jerden Scruggs; ten grandchildren, Jessica Scruggs (Fiancé-Travis), Kyle Scruggs (Briana), Emily Norwood (Cory), Avery Jerden, Josephine Jerden, Alexander Jerden, Victoria Jerden, Jared Jerden, Sarah Jerden and Peyton Jerden; four great-grandchildren-James Scruggs, Destiny Scruggs, Kendrick Norwood and Ameliakate Scruggs and one sister, Susan Brannon (Chuck) of Memphis, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Juanita Jerden.
