Jerry King

Jerry King, 62, of Maryville, passed away on March 26th, 2021 peacefully while surrounded by loved ones after a 10-year battle with cancer.
Jerome Cottrell King was born on April 27th, 1958 to Rodney Dean King Sr. and Ginger Cottrell in Chattanooga, Tennessee. After graduating from Maryville High School, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee and later earned a master's degree in aerospace from Embry Riddle.
After working for years in the family Ford business, he went on to become the purchasing manager at Supra boats. He later left Tennessee to pursue a career as an airline pilot, eventually landing a job with American Airlines where he worked until he retired in 2009.
After retirement, Jerry spent his time enjoying the wonderment of God's creation in the Great Smoky Mountains while riding motorcycles and enjoying time with friends and loved ones.
Jerry was predeceased by his father Rodney Dean King Sr. He is survived by his mother Ginger King; brother, Rodney Dean King II; son, Joshua King and wife Erin King; grandchildren Molly and Holden; beloved dog Otis; and extended family Michael Warren and Jamie Murray. In lieu of flowers, Jerry requests that donations be made to Grandview Baptist church where he was a member. The family will receive friends Friday, April 9th from 5-7 P.M. with A memorial service to follow at 7 P.M. held at Grandview Baptist church.