David Lee Jolley, Sr., age 84, passed peacefully in his sleep, at his home in Westel on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was born in Rockwood on September 27, 1939. He graduated from South Harriman High School and served in the Tennessee National Guard. He retired after a lengthy career as a diesel mechanic and over-the-road truck driver. He loved fishing on Watts Bar Lake, NASCAR racing, and both pro and collegiate football. He was an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan and enjoyed watching college sports.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Clyde Jolley and Bertie (Green) Jolley; wife: Sandra (Smith) Jolley; sister: Jo Laymon; and son: Steven Jolley.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law: David Lee Jolley Jr. and Carol Jolley of Westel and Robert Bowers Jolley and Phyllis Jolley of Westel; 10 grandchildren; multiple great-grandchildren; and sister: Loretta Mckinney of Ten Mile.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, from 5 until 6 p.m. at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Graveside and interment services will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at p.m. near the mausoleum at Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood.

Evans Mortuary is serving the family.