Jerry Key

Mr. Jerry Clint Key, age 80, of Blue Ridge, passed away December 8, 2021, at his residence.

He was born in Fannin County, to the late Clint W. and Blanche Miller Key. 

Jerry was a talented carpenter for many years and enjoyed woodworking. He attended Macedonia Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Melinda Ann Key; and two siblings, Danny Key and Martha Lee Geter.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Betty Bearden Key, of the home; son, Michael Key; granddaughter, Lyndsay Hobson, and her husband Scott; great-grandchildren, Stefan, Max and Londyn Hobson; brother and sister-in-law, Robert William Key and Jeanette, all of Blue Ridge; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, December 31, 2021, at 11 a.m. from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Min. Shannon Bearden officiating.

Interment followed in the Macedonia Church of Christ Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Jace Gibbs, Elijah Gibbs, Delane Bearden and Bobby Bearden.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com.

Akins Funeral Home, of Blue Ridge, was in charge of the arrangements.