Jerry Lee Taylor

Jerry Lee Taylor obituary, Hernando, MS

Jerry Lee Taylor

Jerry Taylor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hernando Funeral Home on Jun. 24, 2025.
Jerry Lee Taylor peacefully departed from this life on the evening of June 21, 2025. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family during the final days of his life. Jerry was born on August 13, 1956, in Grenada, MS, to Homer and Kathleen Taylor.

He was a devoted brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and he also enjoyed his career as a railroader with the Canadian National Railway until retirement.

He is preceded in death by his father, Homer Taylor, and mother, Kathleen Taylor. He is survived by wife Debbie Taylor, daughter Angela Sturgeon (Jason), son Aaron Taylor (Jennifer); sister Kathy Jacobs (Phillip); brothers, Donald Taylor (Nancy), Larry Taylor (Marsha), and Tim Taylor. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Tyler Justice (Liz), Cameron Justice (Bree), Chandler Justice, Noah Justice (Ayla), Cooper Foster, and Alaina Taylor; and 7 great-grandchildren.

The services for Jerry will be Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Hernando Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 10:00 AM, and the services will begin at 11:00 AM. The burial will follow at Nesbit Cemetery, located in Nesbit, MS.

Following the burial, please join us in fellowship to celebrate the life of Jerry Lee Taylor located at:

2875 Pleasant Hill Rd, Nesbit, MS 38651.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Hernando Funeral Home

2285 Highway 51 South, Hernando, MS 38632

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