Gerald Arthur Martelli, Sr.Clarksville, TNGerald Arthur Martelli, Sr., 86, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at his residence.Gerald was born on September 28, 1930, in Plattsburg, NY to the late Angelo Verlando Martelli and Pearl Mae Fayette Martelli. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Marie Selph Martelli and son, Dennis Lee Martelli.Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at the Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Deacon Dominick Azzara officiating. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 7, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.Gerald was a Retired First Sergeant with the U.S. Army and also Retired from the U.S. Postal Service.Gerald is survived by two sons, Gerald A. (Betty) Martelli, Jr. and John V. (Brenda) Martelli of Clarksville, TN; five grandchildren, Jerry Stephen (Trina) Martelli, Angela (Jeff) Smith, Kristi (Joe) Bohms, Kelly (Dan) Smart, and Kari (Greg) Turner of Clarksville, TN; and seven great-grandchildren.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AseraCare Hospice, 1539-C Ashland City Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37040.Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.