Master Sgt. Jerry T. Coada

Master Sgt. Jerry T. Coada US Air Force Retired age 70 passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Blount Memorial Hospital from a battle with lung cancer. He served 20 years in the Air Force, serving in the states, Panama, Vietnam and South Pacific taking part in the testing of Atomic Bombs. Upon his discharge, he was employed by TVA and retired there. He was born in Cades Cove to John C. Coada and Mary Jane Cable Coada, who preceded him in death. Also preceded by a brother, Arvil Ray Coada and first wife Juanita Coada. He is survived by: Wife, Ginger Woods Coada; son and daughter-in-law, Derril & Crystal Coada, grandsons, Dillon and Dustin Coada, sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Deana Coada, Mike and Rachael Coada, and granddaughter, Michaela Coada; daughter, Sharon Palmer; Step Daughter and Husband, Buffy & Terry McGill; Step Daughter, April Moses and Paul Mingie; Step Grandchildren, Courtney & Peyton McGill, and Logan, Tiffany, & Bethany Moses; Mother-in-law, Bonnie B. Gamble; Loving Brothers and Sisters, Roy Coada, Faye Johnson, Johnnie Shinpaugh, June Jones, Leon Coada and Mary Ruth Hunt; Sister-in-law & husband, Diane and Jeff Patterson; Brothers-in-law & wives, Sanford and Amy Gamble, Don & Helen Gamble, Bob & Charolette Gamble, Wayne & Fleta Gamble; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Blount Memorial Cancer Center, 907 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville, TN 37804. Private Services are planned. You may stop by the family home at your convenience. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Master Sgt. Jerry T. Coada please visit our Sympathy Store.