Jerry Love, 70, of Franklin passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Born in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Robert Franklin Love and Bernice Orphell Morgan Love. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Crout Love (2010). Jerry was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughter, Marie Parrish (Jeff) of Franklin; brothers, Robert Love of Lexington, NC, Roy Love (Daisy) of Porterdale, GA, and Craig Love (Patricia) of Blairsville, GA; sister-in-law, Dot Love of Lexington, NC; two grandchildren, Darryl Love (Chastity) and Lacey Rholetter (Terry); three great-grandchildren, Cora Rholetter, Hoyt Rholetter, and Brynleigh Love; and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 29, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Brian Holland will officiate.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Burningtown Baptist Church Youth Fund, 204 Burningtown Baptist Church Rd, Franklin, NC 28734.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com