Jerry Wayne Underwood

JERRY WAYNE UNDERWOOD, age 80 of Jemison, passed away suddenly on March 10, 2025 at UAB-St. Vincent-Chilton Hospital in Clanton, AL. He was born in Chilton County on October 9, 1944; the son of the late Oscar Edbert Underwood and the late Lydia Mae McCary Underwood.

Jerry was a lifelong resident of Chilton County. He built a successful career as a construction superintendent. He also loved the outdoors and could be found spending countless hours working on his farm.

He is survived by: Wife, Letitia Underwood of Jemison; Son, Keith (Regina) Underwood of Clanton; Son, Kenneth (Wanda) Underwood of White, GA; Daughter, April (Joey) Milwood of Clanton; 4 Grandchildren; multiple great grandchildren; Brother, Billy (Donna) Underwood of Thorsby; Brother, Larry (Terry) Underwood of Thorsby; Sister, Judy (Charles) Gray of Calera; and Sister-in-Law, Margaret Underwood of Jemison.

He is preceded in death by: Wife, Rebecca Underwood; Granddaughter, Katelyn Underwood; Parents, Oscar and Lydia Underwood; Brother, John W. Underwood; and Brother, Bobby Underwood.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11:00am from the Chapel of Ellison Memorial Funeral Home in Clanton with Rev. Tommy Williams and Rev. Tim Scott officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow in the Pates Chapel Baptist Cemetery in Thorsby, AL.

The family request in lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to the Chilton County Animal Shelter.

Final care and arrangements entrusted to the Ellison Memorial Funeral Home of Clanton, AL.

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