Jerry L. Eddlemon Obituary (1947 - 2021)

Jerry L. Eddlemon, 73, of Plant City, Florida, was born in Dyer, Tennessee on August 3, 1947 and entered into his eternal rest on January 21, 2021. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Plant City, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher. He grew up in Alamo, Tennessee, where he excelled in athletics, especially football at Alamo High School. He graduated from Union University, Jackson, Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity where he served as President in 1969-70. He retired as a lab tech from CF Industries. He enjoyed football and soccer. He is survived by his wife, Susan Quick Eddlemon; his mother, Mary Helen Eddlemon, of Alamo, Tennessee; a sister-in-law, Jerry Ann Bracken; a niece, Christina Susann Bracken; and nephew, Joseph Gerald Scarborough (Andy). He also leaves behind two very special Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity brothers to cherish his memory: William E. (Bill) Greer (Ouida), of Franklin, Tennessee, and Dr. Gary "Newt" Williams (Dale) of Jackson, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his father, Earnest Eddlemon, and a sister, Sarah Ann Eddlemon. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church, Plant City, January 26, 2021. Services are also being held February 2, 2021, at Ronk Funeral Home in Alamo, Tennessee at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon with memorial services beginning at 1:00 p.m. Following the memorial service, interment will be at Alamo Cemetery. SPECIAL NOTE: Facial mask will be required and social distancing will be practiced to attend the visitations and the memorial service.