Jerry Wade Gargus

Jerry Wade Gargus (76) passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. He was very prominent in the furniture industry. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.

Services are 12 pm Saturday, April 18, 2026 in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Gargus Homestead Cemetery. Visitation will be 11-12 Saturday in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home.

Jerry is survived by his son, Wesley Wade Gargus (Sarah) of Booneville; his mother, Ethel Gargus of Booneville; his brothers, James Gargus (Mary) of Booneville and Billy Gargus (Lisa) of Alpine; his sister, Betty Pitts (Ronnie) of Pontotoc and his grandchildren, Zackary Wade Gargus, Wesley Zain Gargus (Taylor) and Bryton Gargus.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hershel Gargus; his son, Patrick Shane Gargus; his twin brother, Terry Gargus and his nephew, Chris Gargus.

Honorary pallbearers are Zack, Zain, Cody, Cory & Bryant Gargus, Cody Roberts, Ronnie Pitts and Shawn Coleman.

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