Jeffrey Wayne Chrisman

Jeffrey Wayne Chrisman, affectionately known as Bear, died Monday, March 3, 2025. Bear was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Carson Chrisman and infant brother, Patrick.

Jeffrey Wayne Chrisman, affectionately known as Bear, died Monday, March 3, 2025. Bear was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Carson Chrisman and infant brother, Patrick.

Bear retired from Peyton’s Southeastern after many years of service. He was a longtime member of both Etowah and Englewood Fire and Rescue. He loved to hunt and fish, and he played Santa Claus for many years for different community events.

Survivors include his wife, Lynn Chrisman, Englewood; daughters, Laura and Angie Chrisman of Asheville, NC; mother, Twila Chrisman, Englewood; sisters, Teena (Bugsy) Mason, Englewood, Rhonda (Shannon) Newman, Cleveland; brother, Westley (Linda) Chrisman, Tellico Plains; children by love, Marie Mullins and Phillip Bailey; and several special nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your local rescue squad or humane society.

Services will be at 2 PM Friday, March 7, 2025, in the chapel of Poole Funeral Home, Etowah with Bro. Russell Lloyd officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 – 8 Thursday, March 6, 2025, and 12 – 2 Friday, March 7, 2025, at Poole Funeral Home, Etowah.