A Private Family Memorial will be held for Mr. Jerry McLaurin of Collins. Mr. McLaurin, age 65, passed away from this life on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Hattiesburg.

Wade Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Ellis McLaurin was born on September 5, 1958, in Magee to Lindon McLaurin and Ruth Coleman McLaurin. Mr. McLaurin was a retired Superintendent for Chicago Bridge and Iron (CBI). He loved horseback riding, fishing, hunting, and dancing. Mr. McLaurin was a Baptist..

He was preceded in death by his father, Lindon McLaurin; and a host of aunts and uncles.

Survivors include his mother, Ruth McLaurin of Collins; his daughter, Sheranda McLaurin of Purvis; his son, Jerry McLaurin, II, of Collins; a brother, Wayne McLaurin (Debbie) of Collins; sisters, Diane McQueen (Mike) of Collins, and Judy Meador (John) of Hattiesburg; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends.