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1942 Jerry 2020

Jerry Glenn Ada

June 21, 1942 — October 23, 2020

Jerry Ada
Henderson: Jerry Glenn Ada, age 78, passed away Friday afternoon October 23, 2020 at Jackson General Hospital.

He was born in the Deanburg Community of Chester County, the son of Margaret Frances Rowland Ada and the late Charles Benton Ada. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1960, and entered the United States Air Force in October 1960. He was stationed in Canada, Louisiana, and Massachusetts serving as a radio operator. While serving in the Air Force he played on the base’s baseball and basketball teams. He married Brenda Meek in 1965. They made their home in Memphis where Mr. Ada worked for UPS in management. While in Memphis he coached at Harding Academy-Wooddale. They moved to Memphis in 1994.

Mr. Ada was very involved in the Chester County Senior Citizens. He helped develop the outdoor nature area, pavilion, and walking trial. He was a member of the Brain Games, loved to play cards and was well known for his wit.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Brenda Meek Ada, a son Joe Ada and wife Mary Beth of Murfreesboro, a daughter Tammy Perry and husband Randy of Beech Bluff, a brother Tommy Ada and wife Donette of Homer, IL and a sister Carolyn Griffin of Finger. He has five grandchildren; Danny Morrison (Jordan), Jessica Hudson (Caleb), Faith Ada, Grace Ada, Dylan Ada and 4 great grandchildren; Danny Hudson, Chris Hudson, Jake Hudson, and Benton Morrison and multiple nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday at Shackelford Funeral Directors East Main with Roy Sharp officiating. Burial will follow at Chester County Memory Gardens with Military Honors.

The family will receive friends at Shackelford-East Main Chapel from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday.

Shackelford Funeral Directors
731-989-2421
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Sunday, October 25, 2020

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

619 East Main Street -, Henderson, TN 38340

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Chapel Services

Monday, October 26, 2020

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

619 East Main Street -, Henderson, TN 38340

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Cemetery

Chester County Memory Gardens

1826 Tennessee 5, Henderson, TN 38340

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