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Jerry Ryan Obituary
Tupelo- Jerry Ryan, passed away at the Sanctuary Hospice House on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and grilling. Jerry was a car salesman and former Tupelo Police Officer with the motorcycle unit and he was a veteran of the MS Army National Guard.
Funeral services will be at Waters Funeral Home on Sunday, February 22, 2026 @ 4:00 p. m. with Bro. Tim Greene officiating.and eulogy will be read by Ainsley Ryan.
He is survived by his son, Scott and Jessica Ryan of Unity; brother, Mike and Jan Ryan of Houston, TX; (6) grandchildren, Lucas, Ainsley, Lainie, Lily, Carson and Maddox; nieces, Katie Patronis (Jimmy), their children Theo & John Michael and Natalie Ryan. Special friends, Butch and Cathy Edwards, Lou Ann White and Darla Ryan; daughter-in-law, Nichole Ryan Davis and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Elizabeth Carlock Ryan; wife, Belinda Ryan; son, Craig Ryan and a brother, Larry Ryan.
Pallbearers will be David Hill, Butch Edwards, Clay Carlock, Geoffrey Ryan and Mike Ryan.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family @www.watersfuneralservice.com
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Waters Funeral Home
309 N. 2nd Street, Baldwyn, MS 38824
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