Jerry Samuel Priest

Jerry Samuel Priest obituary, Hattiesburg, MS

Jerry Samuel Priest

Jerry Priest Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Forrest Funeral Home - Hattiesburg on Dec. 11, 2024.

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Jerry Samuel Priest, 79, of Hattiesburg, passed away on December 11, 2024, at his home. It is with a heavy heart that my love, my Bubbah, my Jerry is with our Lord and Savior. Jerry was a beautiful man, kindhearted, hard worker, loved his family and our girls.
His battle with Interstitial Lung Disease is over. We will meet again under the tallest tree in heaven.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Naomi Priest; two brothers, Paul and Dale Priest. He is survived by his loving wife, Germaine Priest; two sons, Sean Michel Priest (Victoria) and Christian Priest; four fur babies: GiGi, Zoey, Whinnifred, and Francesca Naomi; brother, Daniel Priest (Carol); 3 grandchildren: Amelia Priest, Zachary Priest, and baby boy Anghel; sister-in-law, Caroline Wolff (Jeff); adored by: Jonathan (Madalina), Christopher (Marina), Anthony, Victoria Rose, Nicholas, Matthew and Angelo (Kennedy).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Arden Cares, in honor of Jerry.

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