Jerry Lane Steed

Mr. Jerry Lane Steed, 69, of Greenville, MS, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at his home.  Visitation will be 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2018, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Greenville. Celebration of Life services will immediately follow beginning at 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2018, at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Kelly officiating.  Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Steed was born in Indianola, MS, on July 28, 1948, to Herman Ezell Steed and Jewel Amanda Reid Steed.  He proudly served our country as a Marine during the Vietnam War. During his service, he received numerous awards such as Dress Blue and Most Outstanding Marine, and he was also honored with a Purple Heart. On May 10, 1989, he married Jacqueline Charlene Steed in Greenville, MS. Jerry was a member of Greenville Elks Lodge and Emmanuel Baptist Church.  During his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, running, and lifting weights.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman Ezell Steed and Jewel Amanda Reid Steed; brothers, Herman "Sonny" Steed and Randy Steed; sister, Carolyn Coleman; and nephew, Mitch Mitchell.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Charlene Tindall Steed; son, Brad Kellum (Bennette), Park Kellum; Jay Steed, Jr. (Lindsey) and Jason Campbell (Ashton); daughter, Ashley Campbell; Rebecca Steed Poe; grandchildren, Hudson Steed, Parker Steed, Skylar Steed, Kinsey Melancon, Bailey Kellum, Evan Kellum, Macie Kellum, Landon Griffith, Ayden Hughes, Ava Hughes, Luke Poe, Lane Poe, Camp Campbell, and Farah Bates Campbell; sister Ellen Steed Mitchell (Billy); brothers, Melvin Steed and Carl Ray Steed; and a host of nieces, nephews, and beloved extended family members.
Pallbearers will be Jason Campbell, Brad Kellum, Jay Steed, Park Kellum, Brad Poe, and Scott Mitchell.
In memory of Mr. Steed, the family requests donations made to The American Cancer Society and/or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Visitation

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday, March 9, 2018
Emmanuel Baptist Church 3600 Glendale Road Greenville, Mississippi, United States 38703

Celebration of Life Services

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Friday, March 9, 2018
Emmanuel Baptist Church 3600 Glendale Road Greenville, Mississippi, United States 38703

Interment

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Friday, March 9, 2018
Greenlawn Cemetery Greenville Greenville, Mississippi, United States