The Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill announces funeral services for Jerry Mitchell Deal, age 54, of Copperhill, TN who passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Jerry was born in Joliette, IN to the late Arvil and Jeanelle Deal and had worked as a mechanic. He is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Brandi Gregory Deal of the home; son, Oliver Deal of the home; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dobie and Carlene Gregory of Decatur, TN; brother, Donnie Deal; aunt, Lilly Goings of Blue Ridge, GA; nephews, Brandon, William and Adam Deal, Dustin Deal; nieces, Marie Deal and Jess Deal; Special Friends, Sandy Dilorenzo of Ellijay, GA, Fuzz Smith of Cleveland, TN and many other loving friends. The body was cremated and a family service will be held in Jerry's memory at the family home at a later date. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill in charge of the arrangements. .