Jerry Wayne McIlwain Sr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Jerry Wayne McIlwain Sr. of Waynesboro, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 21, 2026 at the age of 83. Jerry touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Howard McIlwain and Bertha Opal Beard McIlwain; and his siblings, John Howard McIlwain, Bruce McIlwain, Glynn McIlwain, Francis Lee McIlwain, Ina Claire Yancy and Opal A. McIlwain.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Elizabeth Street McIlwain of Waynesboro, MS; his children, Jerry Wayne McIlwain, Jr. of Waynesboro, MS and Mona Michelle Bisping (Timothy) of Conway, AR; his sisters, Jean Taylor of Hattiesburg, MS and Iris Johnson of Jacksonville, FL; his grandson Patrick Chandler Morris (Brittney) of Fulton, AL; and his great grandchild Skylar Reighn Morris.
