Jerry Edward Adkison, 87, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Center, TX and was an iron worker.
Graveside services were Monday, November 29, at Red Bay City Cemetery, Red Bay, AL. Burial was in Red Bay City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL was in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by three children – Larry Adkison, Cathy Cates (Doug) and Kim Jacobs; six grandchildren – Shae Lindsey (Kevin), Ambur Shirley (Douglas), Tiffany Cates, Kayla Gentry (Jake) Breanna Jacobs and Abby Jacobs; twelve great-grandchildren – Jyden Ford, Anna Lindsey, Katie Gentry, Bradlee Shirley, Jalyn Kirkhoff, Aryana Neighbors, Jordyn Kirkoff, Izabella Shirley, Erinessa Neighbors, Jazzlyn Kirkhoff, Ruthie Jo Lindsey and Michaela Lindsey; one sister – Bobbie Bell; two sisters-in-law – Darlene Adkison and Marie Adkison and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vertie Ruth Jackson Adkison, his parents, Isaac Dewey and Ednalee Ingram Adkison, brothers, Bo Adkison (Syble), Jake Adkison, Hayse Adkison and Isaac Dewey Adkison, Jr. (Mary), sister, Maxie Box (Doyle), daughter-in-law, Trina Adkison and a granddaughter, Heather Cates.
