Kenley "Gerry" Wald

Kenley “Gerry” Wald age 41 of Maryville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at his home. Gerry loved to smile and laugh, he loved his Michigan Wolverines and his New York Yankees. He created a family of die-hard “Jeter” fans, teaching us all about the game and our own games. He loved his family dearly. To the children, he was a best friend, hero, role model and mentor. Gerry was the best son and brother anyone could ask for and from his wife, he was and will always be the love of her life “Gerbear”. He will be riding through the gates of Heaven with the convertible top down and the engine roaring in his Blue Saleen Mustang that he loved so much. Gerry graduated from Maryville High School in 1994 and attended UT Chattanooga. Preceded in death by: Grandmother, Hazel Easley; Cousin, Jeffery Brooks. Survivors include: Wife, Kim Wald; Son, Jalin Wald; Daughters, Siena Wald and Kelsie Wald; Step Children, Kassidy Moore and Connor Moore; God Mother, Kathleen Hammond; God Father, Larry Young; Parents, Kenley & Priscilla Wald; Sister, Kendell Wald; Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, Jake & Ann Watson of Columbia, SC, Gary & Sandra Richards of Atlanta, GA, Glinda Brooks of Maryville, TN; Best Best Friend, Jason Birchfield. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jackie Midkiff & Tracy Patterson. Interment will be at 3:00 PM, Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kenley "Gerry" Wald please visit our Sympathy Store.