Jerry LaMastus
Jerry Moore LaMastus, 77, of Hornbeak passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
Jerry was born on Oct. 26, 1946, in Tiptonville to the late Julian and Jewel Moore LaMastus.
He was a retired Park Ranger with the State of Tennessee. Jerry was a former Sheriff’s Deputy in Obion County and was the former Chief of Police for the Town of Hornbeak. He worked for the United States Postal Service as a rural carrier and was also a former Obion County Road Commissioner. Jerry also served in the Tennessee National Guard.
The family received visitors from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 at the Dyersburg Funeral Home Tiptonville Chapel.
Graveside services were 11 a.m. today (Dec. 20, 2023) at Cobb’s Chapel Cemetery. Family members and friends were asked to meet at the cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include his daughter, Michele Hall (Jim) of Knoxville; a son, David LaMastus (Melissa) of Hornbeak; three grandchildren, Jessica Ferguson (Cory), Matthew LaMastus and Lexi Hall; and a great-granddaughter, Ella Jane Ferguson.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Linda LaMastus; and a sister, Julie Rogers.
Dyersburg Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Jerry LaMastus. Online condolences can be made to the family at dyersburgfuneralhome.net.
Published in The Messenger/12.20.23