Jerry Wayne Hilbert, Sr.

Jerry Wayne Hilbert, Sr., age 76, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went Home to be with Jesus, on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center.

He was a native and longtime resident of Johnson City. He was born on April 23, 1945, to the late Arcie Hilbert and Margaret Josephine Flaherty Hilbert.

Jerry was a proud Army Veteran. Following his service, he worked for Pepsi Co. in Johnson City for over 40 years. He was also a chaplain at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. In his free time, he enjoyed trout fishing and deer hunting.

Jerry was a member of Walnut Christian Church.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Hazel, in 2009; and his sister, Pat Wilson.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Jerry Hilbert Jr.; daughter, Ginger (and David) Durbin; grandchildren, Amber Oxendine, Brittany Hughes, Austin Durbin, and Dalton Durbin; and great-grandson, Tristin Oxendine.

Jerry’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A funeral will follow the visitation, beginning at 7:00 pm, under the direction of Pastor Dean Presnell. A committal service will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 10:00 am at Washington County Memory Gardens, under the portico to the mausoleum. Those attending are asked to assemble at the cemetery by 9:50 am.

Pallbearers will include: Russell Hughes, TJ Oxendine, Austin Durbin, Dalton Durbin, Bob McInturff, and Herbie Durbin. Honorary pallbearers will include: Arthur Buck, Gary Moody I, John Harkleroad, Gary Jenkins, James Durbin, Larry Farmer, Randy Eller, and Dale Honeycutt.

Memories and condolences may be sent to the Hilbert family via www.morrisbaker.com.

Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, is serving the Hilbert family. (423) 282-1521