Mr. Gerald Joseph Siegel

January 21, 1943 - December 31, 2020

On Thursday, December 31, 2020, Gerald Joseph Siegel, known to some as Jerry, others as Jerry Joe, was called to his heavenly home at the age of 77. He was born January 21, 1943 to Gerald D. and Anette Siegel in Montgomery, Alabama. His love of Alabama endured throughout his life. If there ever was a die-hard Roll Tide fan, it was him. After graduating high school, Jerry joined the Air Force and served our country proudly. One of his proudest moments of his service was conducting secret missions during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was always a strong supporter of our military and veterans. After his time in the service, he went on to become a draftsman and graphics illustrator. He married Diana Phillips on November 03, 1968 and they had one child, Donna Ellen, born on February 18, 1971. Jerry was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. He was also a very talented artist and combined his hobbies with his artistic talent and created wildlife artwork. He attended Griffith Memorial Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Donna (Andy) Fullington and grandchildren, Jenna and Wyatt of Terry; his sister, Cookie Daniels of Pearl; brothers, Dewayne (Nancy) Siegel of Byram, Jerome Siegel of Benton, Arkansas, and Jeffrey Siegel of Crystal Springs; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Fred McDonnell of Crystal Springs for his care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Griffith Memorial Baptist Church, 5275 Terry Rd., Byram, MS 39212. All family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life on Saturday, January 09 at 11:00 a.m. at Griffith Memorial Baptist Church in Byram. Due to the current pandemic, masks will be required and guests are encouraged to practice social distancing.