Jerry Wayne Statham

Jerry Wayne Statham, age 77, a long-time area resident of Concord passed away August 14, 2021 at High Point Medical Center.
Jerry was born on August 6, 1944 in Richland Parrish, LA to the late Ottis Statham and Blanche Bostic Statham. In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Lee Statham Moretz.
Jerry was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. Jerry had an extensive career as a CAD engineer for the city of Charlotte. He was an active member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church where he came into his calling for Kairos prison ministry. He faithfully shared the Love and Freedom of Jesus Christ with the inmates at Foothills Correctional Facility in Morganton.
Jerry is survived by his three daughters; Keri Statham, Sandra McClimans and Debby Richardson and his son and daughter in law, Forrest and Faye Statham, his grandchildren; West Long, Ty and Terra Pierce, Josh and Brianna Hancock and Chance Statham, his great-grandchildren; Tyler, Jordan, Hannah and Leann Pierce, Abel and Pippah Hancock and his special friends, Gena and Rachel Bettis.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after the service.
Memorials may be made to Kairos Prison Ministries % Foothills Correctional Facility, 5150 Western Ave, Morganton, NC 28655,
Online condolences may be made to www.whitleysfuneralhome.com