Jerry was born July 31, 1961 in Nash County to J.C. and the late Hazel Smith Bissette.  

Jerry attended Fresh Fire Assembly of God.

 He loved car racing, and Jimmy Pearce, Joe Huss, and Tony Stewart were his favorite drivers.  

Jerry had a big heart and would give you the shirt off his back.  

He loved walking, and he would walk 10 to 15 miles a day.  Jerry also loved gardening and collecting stuff.

In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his niece Patricia “Baby Girl” Bissette.

Jerry is survived by his father J.C. Bissette; his sisters Penny Williamson and husband Bubba; Cindy Bissette; his brother Glenn Bissette;  his sister: Amy Alston and husband Andy; all of Roanoke Rapids; his nieces and nephews April Portillo, Christy Williamson; Bryan Bissette; Travis Bissette; Jessica Bissette; Levi Alston; Joshua Wallace and Kayla Jackson.  He is also survived by his great nieces and nephews Ricardo Portillo; Victorina Portillo; and Adalyn Bissette.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Fresh Fire Assembly of God with Rev. Chris Howerton and Rev. Donald Gregory officiating.  Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.  

The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 31, 2015 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service and all other times at the home of Amy and Andy Alston, 3743 Hwy. 158 Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.