Jerry Land
Jerry Thomas Land, 65, of Ringgold, Georgia, died on Sunday March 11, 2012.
Known as the “sockman”, he was a native of Fayetteville, Tn., had lived in the Ringgold area for the past 29 years and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Ross and Annie Mae Shelton Land; and three brothers, Horace, Paul and William Land. He is survived by two Children, Michelle Brown (Larry) of Ringgold, and Jody Land (Karen Waller) of Franklin, Tn., four brothers, James Land of Fayetteville, Tn., Floyd Land of Fayetteville, Tn., Lloyd Land of Cottontown Tn., and Phillip Land of Nashville, three grandchildren, Hunter, Hannah and Cohen, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 14, in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Stephen Anthony officiating. Interment will follow at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 13, from 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday until funeral time at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.