Mr. Jerry Wayman Smoot Winkler, age 77, of McMinnville, TN passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 08, 2025 surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born in McMinnville, TN on May 06, 1947, was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Jerry was a member of Madison Street Baptist Church, a retiree of A.O. Smith, and a retiree of Quality Mold Shop. Mr. Winkler was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd David Winkler and Dorothy Smoot Winkler and by his brother Wayne Winkler.

Jerry is survived by his wife Louise Boles Winkler, children Scott (Lisa) Winkler, Stacey Winkler, Lisa Seals, Karen (Floyd) Bouldin, Julie Hillis, and Michael (Heather) Boles, brother David (Kathleen) Owen, grandchildren Megan (Evan) Johnson, Luke Winkler, Robby Jones, Micah (Heather) Seals, Tristain Boles, Maxine Bouldin, Aaren (Lauren) Bouldin, Matt Long, Trevor Long, Alex Hillis, Lavica Boles, Lauren Boles, Khloe Boles, and Louisa (Dakota) Bouldin, great grandchildren Ralston Watson, Aspyn Jones, Everly Seals, Isla Basham, Cameron Long, and one great grandchild on the way.

Funeral services were conducted February 13, 2025 in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Harlen Simmons officiated. Interment followed at Mt. View Cemetery. Military Grave Rites were bestowed by U.S.M.C. Bobby Ray Detachment and the Marine Corp League.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Program.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. 931-473-6606.