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.
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joyce metheny
Friday, May 28, 2021
Jerry and his first wife Colleen were neighbors of ours , years ago in west memphis ark. he was a good man . RIP
Matthew Coones
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Worked with Jerry at Montrose Power Plant . He was a great man. I'm sorry for you loss.
Jerry Horner
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
R.I.P Bro Bm. Local105
David Goddard
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
So so sorry ,men of ower trade we all have worked in the most dangerious life threatening and contaminated environments supporting ower countries industries. In return ower health and life is limited.
R.I.P. Brother .
Boilermakers 154 Pittsburgh
Sunday, May 9, 2021
Rest in Brother ðŸ™ðŸ»â¤ï¸
Mark
Sunday, May 9, 2021
R.I.P. brother, another boilermaker passing in what should be his prime
William tyler
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Rest In Peace brother
Jeff Cole
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Rest in Peace Brother
Danny Weller "Boone". BM local 83
Friday, May 7, 2021
RIP BROTHER. PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY
Nieves Rico
Friday, May 7, 2021
Our condolences to the family and friends. Rest in Peace Brother ðŸ™. Retired from Local 627.
Roger Legg
Friday, May 7, 2021
R.I.P Brother. Prayers for the family
Kimmey Wilson
Friday, May 7, 2021
Jerry was such a sweet and great man. He will be truly missed. My condolences to his family and friends.
Donna Harper Minter(Jim Harper’s widow) Local 455
Friday, May 7, 2021
In my thoughts and prayers.
Alan Duff
Friday, May 7, 2021
Jerry was a good man and fellow boilermaker, Rest In Peace brother
Local105
Jonathan Moore
Friday, May 7, 2021
Rip brother see ya again someday
Mark Jackson
Friday, May 7, 2021
RIP BROTHER, FROM BOILERMAKER LOCAL 647
Eddie Baird
Friday, May 7, 2021
R.I.P. BROTHER !!!
Randy Taylor
Friday, May 7, 2021
Prayers for the family. R.I.P. BROTHER.
John McAvoy
Friday, May 7, 2021
R.I.P. BROTHER ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ From Local 154 Pittsburgh
James Mitchell Jr
Friday, May 7, 2021
May we all rejoice as the Heavens open up to receive you. May the family forever be BLESSED 🙌 & in perfect peace. It was & is to be a part of a brotherhood that included you.
Bill Griffin
Friday, May 7, 2021
Jerry was a good friend and brother, who never met a stranger, liked by all, and will be missed.
Deborah Allred-Tacker
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Jerry loved life and was so much fun to be around, we became friends about 37 years ago and I can honestly say that some the funniest and most uncomplicated times in my life were spent just hanging out with him and his family. Go rest high buddy! 💕
Tom Stephens
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Brother you are will be missed, you were one of a kind and It was an honor to call you a friend. We worked hard together and threw a few back together. Love you brother.
Clarence and Paulette Yoder
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Jerry was a great friend and christian. He was always friendly to every one. We will greatly miss him. We will miss him in the choir at church but we know that he is now singing in the Heavenly choir.
Marlena Dumplin’ Potts
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Rest In Peace Jerry. You will be missed.
Bo McElya
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Condolences to the family. "Corky" was a good man and a good friend. He will be missed by anyone who knew him. RIP my friend. Fly high.
Joe beard
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
A very good guy, always a pleasure to be around and will be missed.
Franklin O Anderson
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
You'll truly be missed little buddy
Jennifer and John Many
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Our family just loved Jerry. And I am so glad God sent him to our little church. we got to know him and love him. He was a great man. And we are truly blessed to have gotten to know him. My son Cody was his little buddy. And Cody always loved to go and do stuff with Jerry. We will truly miss him but can't wait to see him again one day.
Bobby Lockett
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
May you RIP my Boilermaker friend we had some good times at TVA the Old Allen Steam Plant
Mansears Alexander Jr.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
I’m deeply saddened by the news of Jerry’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rest in peace my Brother.
Travis C Troutman
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Rest In Peace Brother Praying for your Family at this tragic time
Kathy young
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
It was a real honor to be able to call Jerry my friend and a brother in Christ. And I feel so blessed that I got to be a part of his being baptized a day I will never forget. Everybody in our church love Jerry and we will forever miss him but looking forward to seeing him again on the other side.
Our don’t go hungry program at The Gospel Hall will never be the same without Jerry being there cooking for us but we will continue to do it in honor of him.
Reggie Lewis
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Jerry was a great leader in the Boilermakers organization,if he was your Forman or welding across from you he was a man of integrity.The Lord allowed us to spend time and let us get to know a great champion. I’m praying for Mrs.Porterfield and the family for strength to get through this though season.
Billy Baggett
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Rest In Peace Brother.
Diz
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
You will be missed bro. May God comfort you family.
Troy Talley
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Loved work with Jerry. We were brothers in Christ and Boilermakers. He taught me a few things about life and he kept things real on the job. Good man
Cacey jones
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Rest In Peace , you will always hold a spot in my heart as a brother. Prayers to the family .
John Burress
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
My condolences to Jerry wife and the kids and also Nathan Porterfield his brother, we all work together as boilermaker local 263 for many of years, May God continue to give the family strength and comfort in there loss !!!!
Louis Mcgaha
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Good man he will be miss always fun to work with
Ricky Pearson
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Worked with Jerry many times. Cumberland City I got to weld stainless cold water tubes with Jerry really learned a whole lot. Going to miss you my Friend!!
Wade McCuistion
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Rest in piece my friend, Save me a spot up there.
William fry
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Sorry to hear about my brother, but God know best we Love 💘 u guys alot from frydaddy to all my boilermaker brothers....
Phil Folts
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Go rest high on the mountain my friend your work on earth is done. RIP
Stephen Jamison
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Rest In Peace Brother
Rodney Evans
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
See you on the other side brother
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Scott Teeters
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Will miss working with you Brother...
Jason Bonds
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Rest Easy buddy you were a very nice guy to me and taught me a lot about being a Union Boilermaker. Condolences to his family 😔
Jeffery cheek
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Worked with Jerry many times. He was a good man and Boilermaker. rest in peace my friend.
Jesse Elmore
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
I worked with Jerry a few times. Thoughts and prayer to the family from a brother from Local 40
Robert F Ellison
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Me and Jerry was good friends. Truly gonna be missed
Nellie Potts
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss from this earth. Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Jerry will sure be missed. He was good to work with through the years and most always had a smile or a laugh.
R.I.P. Jerry
Jimmy Riley
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Prayers for the family. Jerry was a wonderful boss and coworker. Enjoyed the times I got to know him.
Adam Forsyth
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Jerry was a good man. Helped me alot during my apprenticeship.
Billy Gardner
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
I will Jerry for the rest of my life. Going to auctions,and working the auctions before I retired.
Heather and Jimmy Malcolm
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Our sincerest condolences. Prayers for all affected.
Linda Wells
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
MAUREEN CUTTLE
Monday, May 3, 2021
Sending my deepest condolences, love, and prayers to Jeanne and all the family.. Rest in Peace J-man 1John 5:11 And this is the record, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
Debbie Louallen
Monday, May 3, 2021
Prayers for you always my friend .I'm so sorry that jerry's loved ones are going thru this but just remember that your loss is in God's hands ,he is in control!!!
Mae Morrison
Monday, May 3, 2021
At a peaceful rest now.
Shalom, Shalom
Shawn Brooks
Monday, May 3, 2021
Sorry for your lose.
Sue Taylor
Monday, May 3, 2021
I am truly saddened by Jerry's passing . He will be missed
Fred Oliver
Monday, May 3, 2021
Really going to miss him but in some ways envy him he is home now I will see him when I get there
Randle Brooks
Monday, May 3, 2021
So sorry about your loss; but I know that his suffering has ended. May God’s grace and mercy comfort you in the coming days.