Survivors include his beloved wife of 58 years, Patsy Tenpenny Gaither of Nashville; sons, Keith Wayne (Vicki) Gaither and Mark Paul (Allyson) Gaither all of Nashville and his grandchildren, Audrey Gaither, Brown Gaither and Ellie Gaither.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Gaither.
A member of the Brentwood Hills church of Christ, Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the State of TN after 30 years as a computer programmer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2023 at Brentwood Hills church of Christ, 5120 Franklin Pike Nashville, TN. 37220, with funeral services to begin at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Geoffery Sykes officiating.
Interment will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Riverside Cemetery, Woodbury, TN.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311. To leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net