Jerry Lynn Chavis

Jerry Lynn Chavis, age 59, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Rock Creek Community Church of God. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on old cars, and loved spending time with his grandkids and family whom he loved very much.

He was preceded in death by his mother Wilma Carroll and brother Roy Yancey.

He is survived by his wife Vickie Chavis of LaFollette, sons Michael Chavis and fiancé Melanie and Roger Chavis both of LaFollette, daughter Patricia Chavis of LaFollette, brothers Bobby Chavis of Jacksboro, Bill Adkins of LaFollette, Maynard Adkins of Kentucky, Scotty Adkins of LaFollette, and Jimmy Chavis of Knoxville, sisters Sue Richardson of Kentucky, Jackie Bryant of Knoxville, and Gertrude Williams of Knoxville, and grandchildren Michael Dawson Chavis, Roger Paul Chavis Jr., Dameon Christopher Chavis, Victoria Jennett Chavis, Isabella Ellen Chavis, and Nevaeh Goodman.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 pm on Thursday, August 9th, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Audie Murray officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Interment will be at 10:00 am on Friday, August 10th, 2012 in the Chadwell Cemetery.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette

Mr. Chavis' guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com