Jerry Willis Jackson, 72, went home to be with the Lord August 6, 2020 after a period of health related issues. He was a long time resident of McComb, Mississippi.

Jerry was born to Ilda Lee (McCulley) and Charles Everett Jackson in McComb, Mississippi on January 24, 1948, the sixth of ten children.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and one sister-in-law, Billie Jean Jackson and one nephew, Bruce Jackson.

He is survived by three sisters and six brothers and spouses: Charles Everett Jr. and Nancy, Joe Alvin, Carey Marvin and Mary Lynn, Hugh Larry and Peggy, Kathryn Lee and Mike Brister, Byron Everett and Sylvia, Barbara Lee and Jim Barker, James Howard and Bonnie, Carolyn Lee and Rick Ryan and one aunt Ruby (McCulley) Pray; 23 nieces and nephews, 35 grand nieces and nephews, and 7 great-grand nieces and nephews.

His nephews will serve as pallbearers and brothers and brothers-in-law as honorary pallbearers.

A private family graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Dr. David Millican, Bro. Cletus Moak, and Bro. Joe Jackson will be officiating the services with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry's years were filled with many experiences, graduating as Mr. North Pike High, then from Southwest Mississippi Junior College, Mississippi State in Mechanical Engineering, University Of Mississippi in Law, passing the Bar, and licensed in Mississippi.

He was raised and worked on the family dairy. In High School and Junior College he worked summers on Interstate 55 Construction. He worked for DuPont Chemical in Laplace, Louisiana four years prior to Law School. He practiced Law in McComb part time and spent many years helping aging parents and with beef cattle back on the farm. After their death, Jerry returned to outdoor life in road construction for 10 plus years and a love for automobile restoration.

Jerry was an accomplished artist, then writer, then combining both into several illustrated books and many pieces of art. He embraced the internet for sharing his art, writing, music, and family memories.

Early years found him in a three piece brass band playing trumpet. He took up acoustic guitar accompanying himself in songs and with others in several groups. Before multitrack recorders were commercially available, he designed and built a 16 track recorder. He enjoyed music his entire life and looked forward even in these last months to a time he might play again.

Jerry was a professed Christian and loved church fellowship.

"Thank you!" to the health care providers of Jackson Mississippi and those of McComb and the surrounding area that helped during these last nine months. We extend our appreciation to all that held him up in prayer and the many who touched his life in word and deed.