Jerry Lynn Dishman

February 11, 1944 - January 1, 2021

Jerry Lynn Dishman, age 76 of Maryville passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. Jerry was a retired Lieutenant Fireman from Maryville City Fire Department. He was a graduate of Maryville High School where he played football and was known as Jerry “The Bomb” Dishman. He was very active and enjoyed traveling, singing karaoke with his daughter, Kristina and friends. Jerry had a lot of friends and was always helping someone. He was a wonderful man, father, grandfather, son and brother. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Bessie (Hatley) Dishman; brothers, Homer Loy, Taskel Dishman, Edmond Dishman; sister, Willodean Dishman. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Cogburn (David), Kristina Dishman (Frank Myers); grandchildren, David (Danielle) Cogburn, Shelby (Adam) Huskey, Ashlea (Ryan) Sharp, Shaina (Josh) Ticel; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Kaylee and Nathen Huskey, Haley Cogburn, Landon Ticel, Sam and Jaxson Sharp; brothers, Jimmy Dishman (Dorothy), Harold Raines; many special nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call at their convenience at Smith Funeral and Cremation Service on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Due to the current restrictions, the family will have a private service. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.