Jerry Edward Wadkins, Sr.

Jerry Edward Wadkins, Sr., 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, July 8, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Wadkins was a retired owner/operator in the trucking industry. He was a Christian of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and working on automobiles. He loved his family and his dog, Bella. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Wadkins; three sons, Jerry E. Wadkins, Jr. (Sherra), Jeremy Wadkins (Kristy), and Michael McAnally (Halie); two brothers, Jeff Wadkins (Tammie) and John Wadkins (Librista); two sisters, Judy Gail Merrill and Joyce Caughron (David); five grandchildren, Justin Clark, Ashlee Cook, Shelbi Wadkins, Gage Wadkins, and Addy Wadkins; four great-grandchildren, Maddi Bartlett, Lily Cook, Easton Cook, and Nolee Clark; and his dog, Bella. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Antoinette Clark; his parents, Donald and Lou Jean Parsons Wadkins; a sister, Barbara Young; and a brother-in-law, Billy Merrill. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 15, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Dwight South and Bro. Chuck Clark. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, July 14, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Honorary pallbearers include Donnie Young, Mark Hunt, Dwight Wadkins, Shawn Merrill, Shane Kennedy, and Daniel Irick. Memorials may be made to LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center by calling (901) 287-6308; or online at www.lebonheur.org. An online guestbook can be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com.