Jerry Harold Chisholm

Mr. Jerry Harold Chisholm, 81, of Dowd Rd., Candor, NC passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at FirstHealth Hospice House.

A graveside inurnment service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Chisholm Family Cemetery (Lovin Hill Rd.,) conducted by Rev. Jeffrey Pope. Following the graveside service the family will going to the fellowship hall of Candor Baptist Church to receive friends.

Jerry was born on October 25, 1942, in Montgomery County, NC the son of Barnie Chisholm and Lillian Blake Chisholm. He had been employed as a truck driver and was of the Presbyterian faith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roy, Paul, and Ralph Chisholm. Jerry was married to his wife Carole for 60 years. He was a truck driver for over 30 years. He is fondly remembered for his storytelling, his love of the outdoors, work ethic, quick wit, dry sense of humor and love for his family. His hobbies all centered around spending time outdoors. He loved to fish, hunt, grow a garden, hunt for arrowheads, was a bee keeper, pitched in horseshoe tournaments around the state and won a few trophies along the way.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Carole Greene Chisholm; son, Michael Chisholm (Amy) of Salisbury; daughters, Lisa Chisholm Smith (Kevin) of Matthews and Laura Chisholm Wilson (Michael) of Candor; 4 sisters, Fran Laws (Junior) of High Point, Louise Reese (John) of Cummings, GA, Joyce Ellis of Pleasant Garden, and  Janie Cockman (DA) of Greensboro; 6 grandchildren, Clayton Chisholm (Lindley), Taylor Smith, Katy Chisholm, Erin Smith, Jacob Wilson, and Nathan Chisholm; 2 great-grandchildren, Carter Chisholm and Blaire Chisholm.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to FirstHealth Hospice 251 Campground Rd., West End, NC 27376.

The family will be meeting at 769 Dowd Rd. Candor

Briggs-Candor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at www.briggsfuneralhome.com