Obituary of Jackie Lee Rattler

Jackie Lee Rattler, 61, of the Birdtown community went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 17, 2020. A native of Cherokee he was the son of Elsie Wolfe Rattler of Cherokee and the late Leroy Rattler. He was a member of the Cherokee Bass Club. Jackie was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting, and riding his Harley. He was the grill master for all his family and friends. A generous soul who adored children and always had a house full of family and friends. He always had kind words and a smile for all. Jackie was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Lee and Polly Ann Rattler; brother, Mickie Rattler; nieces, Jada Lee, Justina and Veronica Rattler; nephews, Little Mickie, Hawk and Zebo Rattler; paternal grandparents, Morgan and Bertha Rattler; and maternal grandparents, Lula and Jacob Wolfe. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, Hunter and McKenzie Rattler; daughters, Kaila Cucumber and Caedance Smith; special daughters, Rae Taylor, Jess Gonzalez, Kierstan Cucumber; grandson, Kaden Cucumber; special niece, Marlene Queen; brothers, Jody, Tim, Harold, Sammy and Kari Rattler; aunts, Lucille Wolfe and Laura Blankenship; uncle, Bill Wolfe and countless nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday in the chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. Joe Wolfe will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday at Rattler Mountain Cemetery.