Jerry Lee Jonakin, age 88, of Collierville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018. Jerry was born August 4, 1929 in Memphis, TN. to the late James Willard Jonakin and Georgia Mozelle Swiggert Jonakin.
He was a Real Estate Appraiser with the Corps of Engineers, served in the Navy and was a Korean War Veteran and was a member of Collierville First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter; Betsy Bauer (Michael), sons; Bill Jonakin, Jim Jonakin (Tracey), six grandchildren; Andy, Ben, Kellie Jonakin, Davis, William and Daniel Bauer. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Margaret Davis Jonakin.
A visitation for Jerry will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Collierville Funeral Home, 534 West Poplar, Collierville, TN 38017. A funeral service will occur Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM, 534 West Poplar, Collierville, TN 38017. A burial will occur at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colliervillefuneral.com for the Jonakin family.
