Mr. James "Jerry" Jere Prothro
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Mr. James Jere (Jerry) Prothro, age 77, of Athens passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was born June 1, 1945, in Hampton, Georgia the son of the late Jack Perry Prothro and Mildred Clark Prothro. After marriage, he lived in Jonesboro, Georgia before moving to Athens, Georgia in 2018 to be closer to his daughter. Jerry retired from Norfolk Southern Railway where he worked as a diesel mechanic. He served his country in the US Army in Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Brenda Carol Johnson Prothro; daughter, Lisa Allison Walters; son-in-law, Mark Jordan Walters; grandson, Cade Jordan Walters; sister, Carol Prothro Stults; and brother-in-law, Alvin Stults.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.