Community tributes begin today to honor Rev. Jerry Jerkins, who died at 88

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A series of events are planned today through Saturday to honor the Rev. Jerry Jerkins, who died last weekend at age 88.

The retired pastor of St. John Baptist Church and civil rights activist died Aug. 28. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Jerkins, along with his children and grandchildren.

There will be three events to honor Jerkins:

Community-Wide Tribute: Today, Sept. 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Burt-Cobb Community Center, 1011 Franklin St. Mayor Joe Pitts and Naomi Jerkins invite church leaders, business and political leaders to attend.

Memorial Musical: Friday at 6 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 301 Fairview Lane.

Homegoing Celebration: Viewing Saturday from 10-10:50 a.m. with celebration at 11 a.m., at St. John Baptist Church, 1833 Tiny Town Road. Interment will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West Hopkinsville, Kentucky.