Jerry Chamness

Jerry Douglas Chamness, age 76, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Regional Hospital in Jackson, Tenn.

He was married to Willie Lucille Ball Chamness April 17, 1965 and she preceded in death March 20, 2010.    He was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church.   Jerry worked for Western Auto for several years then worked as a service tech for Carter Sales and Service for 20 years.   He enjoyed fishing, especially with his brother, Bobby and he loved to fix anything mechanical and loved his family. He was the son of the late Thomas Chamness and the late Lona (Sullivan) Chamness.

He is survived by his three daughters: Scarlet (Rick) Queen of Springville, Tenn., Donna (Joe) McAlpine of Big Sandy, Tenn. and Diana (Jerry) Overby of Paris, Tenn. Three Sons: Jerry Douglas "Bubba" (Angela) Chamness Jr. of Paris, Tenn., James Chamness of Brentwood, Tenn. and Tommy (Patricia) Chamness of Paris, Tenn. One Sister: Peggy (Ollie) Miller of Paris, Tenn. Two Brothers:  Bobby (Hazel) Chamness of Paris, Tenn. and Dan Overcast of Florida.  He also leaves 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and sisters in law.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St. - P.O. Box 788, Paris, Tenn., where the family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, May 21, 2014 and from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Thursday, May 22, 2014. The funeral service will be at LeDon Chapel Ridgeway Funeral Home at 11:30 AM Thursday, May 22, 2014, with Charles Taylor, Jr. and Brandon Chamness officiating.  Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Paris, Tenn.

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