Graveside Service for Jerry Tanks, Jr., age 73, was held Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11:00am at Fairfield CME Church Cemetery with Rev. Ronald Taylor officiating.

Jerry was born on December 20, 1949 to Jeremiah and Maeola Tanks in Land, AL. He departed this earthly life on Friday,
January 22, 2021 at Jeff Anderson Hospital in Meridian, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeremiah and Maeola Tanks; one brother, Jimmy Tanks; and one sister, Shirley Moore.

Jerry worked twenty years for E&H Wood Yard. After retirement, he continued to work another 15 years for McElroy Trucking Company. Whenever he was around, he made sure his presence was known with continued laughter and making sure everyone had what they needed.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Bryant Tanks; four children, Teresa (Billy) Ezell of Semmes, AL, John (Erica) Tanks of Warrior, AL, Alicia Rodgers of McCalla, AL, Gary Tanks of Montgomery, AL; two special sons-in-law, Carliss Holley, James Rodgers; three grandchildren, DeAndre Holley, Jonderic Tanks, Azia Tanks; one sister, Olivia Tanks of Halsell, AL; three brothers, Willie Dee (Olester) Tanks of Halsell, AL, Thomas (Martha) Tanks of Miami, FL, Sam Tanksof Chicago, IL; and a host of special nieces, nephews and friends.