Gerrell ‘Jerry’ DeFore

Mr. Gerrell “Jerry” DeFore, 62, of Ringgold passed away Aug. 3, 2015, at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Cisero and Bertha DeFore, several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Pamela DeFore; daughter and son-in-law, Christie and Brad Cline of Rocky Face; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Peggysue DeFore of Ringgold; grandchildren, Jeremiah DeFore, Loris DeFore and Charles Bradley Cline; sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and Donald Bedwell of Dalton; sister-in-law, Patricia Martin of Englewood, Tenn. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Mr. DeFore requeated cremation and no services at this time.

Arrangements are by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments, www.shawnchapmanfh.com.