Birth date: Oct 2, 1946 Death date: May 27, 2015
Jerry Owen King, age 68, of Mt. Juliet passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015. He was born October 2, 1946 in Nashville to the late Owen and Naomi (Zink) King. He is also preceded in death by his son, Jonathon King; sister, Edna Alex Read Obituary
Love you and miss you so much
I've know Jerry for 43 years, and he was a kind and gentle man, easygoing, funny, friendly, and big hearted. He was Uncle Jerry to my two daughters, and they loved him dearly. I've always considered him my brother in law.
I've never been more proud of anyone, when Ashley was born. Everyone said, "uh uh, no, not happening, no way, he can't do it", when he found himself alone with a tiny infant girl. Here he was, a middle aged, life long bachelor with no children, holding this crying baby.
Jerry was the meaning of the phrase "man up"! He said ,"I can and I will", and he could and he did. I always loved and respected him for that. Throughout the years, I'd see him occasionally, always with Ashley, always smiling that proud Daddy smile. He adored her, and she him.
Ashley, honey, I have lots of hilarious "Jerry stories", but I'll write them down, or tell them to you personally. He may not have liked me publicly telling how Naomi ((Granny), knocked him down and smacked him with a skillet.
Don't be mad, Jerry, I didn't tell it all, and give my Heather a big hug for me. RIP, dear old friend.
Beth Collins
Jerry was a treasured Friend of ours for many years, from the Tribb's and Shanti's days... many fond and cherished Memories we have of him. Our utmost Sympathy to Ashley and all of Jerry's family. May the One Above look down upon you to give you Peace at this extremely difficult time. He will be missed... PJ & Donna Reid-Leatherland (Hermitage, TN)
Another memory that makes me smile cause we can't stand Daddy Ball!! For you that don't know daddy ball is a coach that has a daughter on the team and even if their daughter is not the best at a position they allow her a position she shouldn't have and a hitting slot she shouldn't have just to not hurt her feelings or whatever their reasoning might be...WELL Jerry was my coach for many years and Daddy Ball was NEVER an issue on our teams!! I was not shown any favortism EVER...I have been pulled off of the field for my mouth, say outside of the dugout once for a scuffle on the field with another team or if there was a girl better she got the position in a heart beat. My daddy was an awesome coach and his entire team were his daughters!! He loved them all and we did lots of winning over the years! Hope some of these old teamates will be able to show up to any of the arrangement days that have been scheduled. He would be so happy to look down and see them come to pay their respects.
I can't sleep daddy...I miss you. I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU EVER KNEW
I have many many memories of this GREAT man!!! Seeing that he is my daddy!! I was the lucky one that got to have him everyday for many many years as an infant, then toddler, child, preteen and teen!! I drove this man crazy for many years but he LOVED me with all his ❤️. I was his pride and joy and main concern up to his last breath. For this I am blessed. But to the memory!! My favorite all time memory is softball, my dad either coaches me on the field, or from the other side of the fence!! He also coaches me EVERY day while at home!! It drove me nuts at times but for most of the time I was smiling and so was he! I am blessed to have a daddy like him, no matter what day and age now or way back when there were many men out there that wouldn't have done what my daddy did...he raised me all by himself, when the one woman that was involved he put her out and promised there would never be another and he held to that promise! After a few years He even took in my best friend and raised her as his own as well. He was and always will be my hero, the wind beneath my wings...I would NOT be the independent strong willed woman I am today with out my daddy. And I wouldn't be able to coach my daughter in softball without all the dedication he put into teaching me! Thank you Daddy for being the BEST daddy a girl could ask for. I love you dearly and miss you much! You will ALWAYS BE MY D.H.D!!!
