Jerry Wayne Wicker, 68, of Smithdale, MS., left his earthly home for a heavenly one on May 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born on October 3, 1957, in Centreville, MS. He was the son of the late Edwin J. Wicker Sr. and Hazel Havard Wicker.

Visitation will be Thursday May 14, 2026, from 1 PM till services at 3 PM at Calvary Baptist Church of Smithdale. Bro. Bruce Crosby, Bro. Basil Wicker and Bro. Curtis Ready will officiate. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry lived in the Smithdale community his entire life and after graduation from the University of Southern Mississippi, he started his vocation and full career in the educational field as a teacher and later years as a School Counselor.  While he enjoyed his vocation, he had a passion for cattle farming his entire life and upon retirement dedicated himself to farming full-time, and to his LORD, his family, and his church.  He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who loved his family and farming. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Smithdale, MS. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents and stepson, Paul Daniel Bourg.

He is survived by his loving wife of twenty years, Laura Ory Wicker, daughter, Haley Wicker (William) and stepdaughter, Tena Hall (James), one brother, James Wicker (Ginger), two sisters, Dianne Burch (David) and Betty Spring (Johnny), three grandchildren, Jaden, Kayla and Tiffany with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers will be William Lambert, James Hall, Cody Ready, Andrew Wicker, Matt Spring and Luke Parson.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Calvary Baptist Church Men's Sunday School Class.