Rev. Jerry W. Yancey, Sr

Rev. Jerry W. Yancey, Sr., age 80, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Jacksboro, Tennessee.
He was born May 28, 1943, in Scott County, Tennessee.
Jerry was a Minister for 46 years and the Pastor of Brick Plant Church of God for over 29 years and also the Overseer of the General Assembly for 13 years.
Jerry was a true man of God and a Pastor to the community, always helping when needed at numerous churches over the years. “Well done, good and faithful servant”.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Polly Marie (Terry) Yancey; sons, Jerry Yancey, Jr., and Douglas Yancey, Sr.; father, Milford Yancey; mother, Gertie (Douglas) Yancey; and brother, Robert Lee Yancey, Sr.
He is survived by son, Michael Yancey and wife Laura; daughters, Terry Yancey, Genia Yancey, Jessica Hatfield and husband Verlin, Myala Yancey, Shelby Lowe and husband Tristan; special granddaughter, Felicia Tackett and husband Richard; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Rev. Larry Yancey and wife Sue, and Bill Yancey; sister, Sue Baird; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing.
Funeral service will be Thursday, July 6, at 8 pm at Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Junior Dople and Rev. Hunter Campbell officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5 pm – 8 pm on Thursday before the funeral service.
Family and friends will meet Friday, July 7, at 10 am at Harp Funeral Home and proceed to Valley View Cemetery in Pioneer, Tennessee for the 11 am graveside service.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.