Jerry E. Windham

Jerry E. Windham obituary, Grenada, MS

Jerry E. Windham

Jerry Windham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKibben & Guinn Funeral Service - Grenada on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Mr. Jerry E. Windham, 89, of Carroll County, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his residence. Born July 6, 1935, in Carroll County to Ernest Estelle and Gladys Taylor Windham, Jerry devoted over 40 years to Heatcraft in Grenada. Alongside his career, he was a dedicated cattle farmer in Carroll County, a venture he nurtured well into his later years. A faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, Jerry was known for his quiet strength, work ethic, and devotion to his family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 10, 2025 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada with Rev. Bud Vance officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery in Carroll County. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday evening and one hour prior to the service Thursday all at McKibben and Guinn.
Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Wiltshire of Poplarville; son, Jerry Wayne Windham(Doris) of Brandon; grandson, Beau Wiltshire(Brooke) and three great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Jackson and Benjamin Wiltshire, all of Poplarville.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 70 years, Joyce Wilson Windham; son, Jimmy Frank Windham and a sister, Peggy Chapuis.
Memorials may be directed to the Calvary Baptist Church, Calvary Cemetery Fund or to Gideons International.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).
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