Jerry "Bug Doctor" Hadaway

Amory – Jerry Wayne Hadaway, otherwise known as the “Bug Doctor”, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Merit Health Gilmore Memorial Hospital, Amory, MS. Born in Columbus, MS on August 28, 1960, he was a son of Joyce Hadaway King and the late Charles Edward Hadaway.


After High School, Jerry went on to further his education at MS State where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Entomology. He was Baptist and he was blessed by God with two children during his life time. Jerry was an entrepreneur who went to join the family business, Mid-South Pest Control and at the time of his death he was the president and co-owner of the company. He worked as a Termite and Pest Control Technician and in 2001 he was awarded the title of National Termite Technician of the Year. Jerry was a hard working dedicated individual with an impeccable work ethic and helped many families over the years. Jerry he was also outspoken whom was not afraid to speak the truth. He had a big heart and was a loving and caring man. He would do anything for someone who needed help.


When he wasn’t working, Jerry was still a busy man. He loved to golf, attend Nascar races, and watch MSU football. He was a social man with many friends and family with whom he was close. Some of his closest to name a few included Lynn Hadaway, Teddy Hadaway, Eddie Hadaway, Richard Rogers, Fred Bailey, and Marty Kennedy. He liked to listen to Old School Country music. Jerry was also involved in the community, he was a member of Ackia/Riverbirch Golf Club, the 12 Step Program, and the Republican National Committee. Above all, he was most passionate about his children, Jonathan and Heather as well as his grand-daughter, Aubrilynn. A true gentleman, who kept his word, he will be missed by all that knew and loved him.


He is survived by his son, Jonathan Hadaway, Como; daughter, Heather Hadaway, Southaven; grand-daughter, Aubrilynn Giraczyk, mother, Joyce Hadaway King, Amory; sister, Brenda Cox, Carolina Community; brothers, Lynn Hadaway, Amory, Eddie Hadaway, Becker, Teddy Hadaway, Amory; mother of his children, Gwendolyn Brasher; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Marty Kennedy, Rennie Roberts, Richard Rogers, and Fred Bailey.
In addition to his father, Charles Edward, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Hadaway; grandparents, Irene Alred Hadaway, Ernest Hadaway, and Lorene Basham.
His Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 12, 2016 at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Mitchell, Lynn Hadaway and Richard Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Masonic Historical Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brad Hadaway, Phillip Hadaway, TJ Hadaway, Steve Hadaway, Allen Tubb, and Marty Kennedy. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Henry Watson, Dixon Laird, John Smith, Finely Frazier, Jerry Nations and his other special friends.

Visitation will be on Sunday, December 11, 2016, from 5-8 PM, at the Funeral Home in Amory.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.