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Wlaf1450Mr. Jerry Luke Dagley (78) passed away peacefully at his home in LaFollette, Tennessee, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, surrounded by friends and family.
Jerry was born to the late Ferris and Ethel Dagley of Grantsboro, TN on August 8, 1944. He attended Jacksboro High School graduating in 1962. Being a talented basketball player, Jerry received a full scholarship to King College in Bristol, TN, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics in 1966. He went on to pursue higher education at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, graduating with a Masters of Mathematics degree in 1972. Jerry went on to teach Mathematics at LaFollette High School and later at Campbell County High School and Lincoln Memorial University. He later founded Computer Solutions where he contracted his services writing and developing computer software for multiple companies in the region. Jerry was a devoted and caring husband and father. He strived daily to be a Godly example and provide the best life possible for his family. Jerry was a devout Christian who served the Lord wholeheartedly in many capacities including being a Sunday School Teacher, Lay Leader, and long term member of Fincastle Church. He was also recently honored for 30 years of dedicated service to the Campbell County Chapter of The Gideons International.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ferris and Ethel Dagley, his sisters Betty Hatmaker, Dorthy Roberts, Shirley Harper, Iva Pippin, and Margaret Dagley.
Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of over 56 years, Charlotte Ausmus Dagley and two daughters, Sarah and Christian Clarke and April and Charlie Bozeman. He is also survived by; Sister Mary Ann Fritz; Brother Ferris H. (Vivian) Dagley; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of special friends and neighbors.
Visitation will take place at Fincastle Church Family Life Center on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Funeral service to follow at 7:00 P.M. with Rev. Steve Evans and Dr. David Vaughn officiating. A private interment will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Fincastle Church, 629 Old Middlesboro Highway, LaFollette, TN 37766 or The Campbell County Chapter of The Gideons International, P.O. Box 1, LaFollette, TN 37766.
Special thanks to University of Tennessee Hospice for the care they provided for our family, RN – Delana, CNA – Olivia, and Chaplain – Ben. Special thanks to Cherry Williamson and Tina Burnette for the added support and care they provided for the family.
Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jerry Luke Dagley.
Jerry will surely be missed by many,many friends.
Jerry also became the golf coach in ’70 & ’71, not because he was a golfer, but we needed someone to drive us to the matches. He and Bob White took on that chore. Jerry raised money to buy us orange pants, white shirts and white golf shoes. We were not the best team in the region, but we were the best-dressed! I had him in math all 4 years of high school. He was a great Christian man and influence on all the young people. I already miss him and look forward to seeing him again one day. Prayers to Charlotte and the girls – I know how much they loved him too! We all did!