Jerry Allen “Buddy” Cagle, 74 passed away at his home in Jasper on Saturday, May 17.

He was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School.  He also was a graduate of Tennessee Police Academy.  He served in law enforcement for many years and served as the Chief of Police in Jasper. He then worked in the auto parts industry at D&W Auto Parts, as well as O’Reilly Auto Parts until retiring.

Buddy married Linda Sue Goff, the love of his life on April 25, 1978 at the Jasper Fire Hall by Roger Webb.  Buddy and Linda enjoyed vacationing together.  He loved her cooking. They were both married for 38 years until Linda passed away in 2016.

Buddy enjoyed his family. He especially enjoyed playing “Santa” on Christmas Eve. He relaxed by spending his time boating and fishing. He also liked to spend time working in his shop. He was an avid reader and enjoyed being on his computer. He made everyone around him feel special and loved.

Buddy is preceded in death by his wife Linda Sue Goff Cagle, grandparents Grady and Donie Cagle and Pierce and Margaret Hill, parents James Edward and Elizabeth Rose Hill Cagle and Stepson Tommy Johnson.

He is survived by his brother Bill (Tracy) Cagle, precious niece Elizabeth Karol Cagle, sister Linda Carol Cagle, stepson David (Patty) Johnson, stepdaughter Candy (Jerry Don) Case, step daughter-in-law Kathy Johnson, step grandchildren Staci (Victoria and Preston) Case, Andy (Kailyn) and Jeremy (Sophia) Johnson, Chandler (Oliver and Eleanor) and Taylor Johnson, as well as a very special fur baby, Toby.

The family will have a private celebration of life at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, South Pittsburg Chapel, 400 Laurel Ave, South Pittsburg, TN 37380 (423)837-7176.

The Marion Tribune – May 29, 2025