of Sale Creek, TN

September 10, 1959 - April 28, 2021

Jerry Levon Porterfield Sr., born September 10, 1959, passed April 28, 2021, Jerry was born in Turrell, Arkansas to Marshall and Mary Porterfield. Following a short battle with Stage 4 cancer, Jerry passed away peacefully at home. Jerry was 61. Jerry was a retired welder and Union Boilermaker of Local 263, Memphis, Tennessee.

Jerry was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilton and Don Porterfield and one sister, Charlotte Yount. Jerry leaves behind his wife of twelve years, Jeanne of Sale Creek, Tennessee, his brother Nathaniel Porterfield (Betty) of Turrell, Arkansas, two sons, Jerry Levon Porterfield Jr. (Vickie) of Tyronza, Arkansas and William Porterfield of Pontotoc, Mississippi, his step daughter Brittany Hardy (Zach) of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, his step son Steven Shipley of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, his mother in law Sue Taylor of Dayton, Tennessee and sister in law Heather Malcom (Jimmy) of Knoxville, Tennessee, two grandsons, Damian and Blake Porterfield, his special friend Cody Ankeny of Birchwood, Tennessee and a host of former co-workers and friends across the United States will miss him.

Jerry was a baptized member of his church. He loved the outdoors. Jerry never met a stranger. He enjoyed riding Harleys, going to auctions, raising chickens and riding his horse Autumn.

Special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga and his wonderful nurses, Sonya, Joy and Crystal.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com