Over the years, Jerry became someone others naturally turned to—steady in judgment, generous in spirit, and quietly reassuring in the way he listened and cared. His life reflected a grounded wisdom, and his kindness was felt most clearly in the everyday ways he showed up for the people he loved.
Jerry spent more than 30 years as a truck driver, including 25 years with Yellow Freight. He carried his work with pride and consistency, earning respect through dependability and a calm, seasoned understanding of what it meant to provide.
At home, Jerry was a great husband, Daddy, Papaw, and great-grandfather, and his love for family was unmistakable. He loved his wife like no other. In these last months, the joy of spending time with his great-grandson Waylon meant the world to him and brought light to his days.
Jerry also found happiness on the open road and shared adventures—devoted to Harley Davidson riding, enjoying Sprint car races with his brother, and Razor riding with the kids. In those moments, his steady presence and warmhearted nature were simply part of the ride.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Craft; his mother, Evelyn Craft; and his daughters, Lorraine Craft and Lyndell Hufferd.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Craft; sons, Gerald “Jerry” Craft Jr. (Kristin), Gregory Craft, and Tristan Craft; daughters, Laura Anderson (Chris) and Angella McClure; brothers, Steve Craft (Carol) and Mike Craft (Andrea); sisters, Connie Bates (Donnie), Donna Jo Sasse, and Shellie Beanblossom (Kevin); grandchildren, Cole Anderson, Harleigh Anderson (Derek Robinson), Austin Pitts (Sarah), Bradley Pitts (Cheyenne), Casey Pitts, Kelsie Craft (Chase), Carson Craft, Karley Craft, Kameron Craft, Chyslea Hornaday, Dakotah Craft, Tabatha Craft, Tiffany Fleetwood (Kelly), and Tyler Hufferd (Kelsey); 9 great grandchildren, and his devoted parrot Polly.
Visitation will be held at Stubblefield Funeral Home, 5421 E Andrew Johnson Highway, Morristown, TN 37814, on June 25, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A Funeral Service will follow on June 25, 2026, at 1:00 pm. A Graveside Service will follow the Funeral Service at Hamblen Memory Gardens, 5421 E Andrew Johnson Hwy, Morristown, Tennessee 37814.
