Jerry Artrip

October 6, 1944 - March 18, 2019

Jerry Artrip, age 74, of Bluff City, TN, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his sons, Donnie Artrip and Joseph Artrip; parents, Orville and Mabel Robinson Artrip; sister, Peggy Artrip Cordle; and brother, Harold Gene Artrip. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was loved by many. Jerry worked at Reynolds Metals where he retired after 23 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patty Story Artrip; son, Tommy Artrip and wife Becky; grandchildren, Abigail, Makynzie, and Christopher Artrip; two special step grandsons, Matt King and Houston King; sister, Geraldine Harmon; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol, TN. The family would like to extend special thanks to Linda Story Garland for all of her help. Arrangements especially for Mr. Artrip and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.