Jerry Theodore Brothers, Sr.

JERRY THEODORE BROTHERS, SR.

February 1, 1940 – December 19, 2020

Greenville, NC

Jerry Theodore (Tommy) Brothers was born February 1, 1940, in Aurora, NC, to Sarah Edna Mayo and Harvey Atlee Brothers, Sr.

Jerry/Tommy joined the United States Air Force (USAF) immediately after graduating from Aurora High School. He earned his pilot’s license at age 15 and later taught flying for years; he was employed by DuPont for 32 years. He was an avid boater and fisherman and loved nothing more than sharing the experience with others. He was a member of Dublin Grove OFWB Church in Aurora and attended Immanuel Baptist Church in Greenville.

Jerry/Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, three nephews and his brother, Walter Hubert Brothers and wife, Thora Brothers.

Surviving Jerry/Tommy are his wife of almost 25 years,[married 2/3/1996] Evelyn Lewis Spangler Brothers; his son, USCG Commander Jerry Theodore (Ted) Brothers, Jr., and wife, Melissa; his daughters, Amy Brothers Wood and husband, Harold, and Dr. Paula Brothers; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren; two step grandchildren; one step great-granddaughter; his brother, Harvey Atlee Brothers, Jr. and wife, Mildred; and nephews and nieces.

His graveside service will be conducted, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23 rd at White Hill OFWB Church Cemetery, 9204 Old Sandhill Rd., Aurora, NC 27806 with the Rev. Earl Sadler Jr. and Rev. Raymond Lagcher officiating.

Memorials may be made to Dublin Grove OFWB Church, c/o Fay Peele, 282 Peele Rd. Aurora, NC 27806, Vidant Health, Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice, c/o PCMH Foundation, PO Box 8489, Greenville, NC 27835-8489 or Hospice Foundation of America at www.hospicefoundation.org .