Pyrtle

Kernersville – Jerry Odell Pyrtle, 73, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at his home. Jerry was born on August 10, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late Odell and Mozelle Slate Pyrtle. Jerry was a Veteran of the US Air Force and served in Germany. He was self-employed as a Precision Machinist / Tool Maker for over 20 years. He had a love for music, especially Classic Country, and played the steel guitar professionally for 15 years in Atlanta, Pensacola and Nashville. His favorite vocalists were Ray Price, Buck Owens, Johnny Bush and Gene Watson. Jerry also enjoyed the game of golf, played most of his life, sometimes breaking 90. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves while they were winning.
Surviving are his wife, the love of his life, Dorothy Little Pyrtle; his daughter, Teresa Moore (husband, Tony); two stepchildren, Vikki Caudle Brandstetter (husband, Barry) and Mike Daniel Caudle; three grandchildren, Logan Vainwright, Lucas Moore and Sam Brandstetter.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
Hayworth Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the family. Flowers are welcome as well as contributions to Community Hospice, 2730 Tucker Street, Suite 600, Burlington, NC 27215. A very very special thanks to Hospice workers, Mattie, Latavia and Jenice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.