Jacky Ray Gerrald, Sr., 63, of Mullins passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 14, 2019 surrounded by the family that he loved and that loved him.  He was born in Marion County, the son of the late Samuel Davis Gerrald, Sr. and the late Edith Mae Small Gerrald.  Jacky loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed many activities there, especially camping, fishing, and dirt track racing.  He was the happiest though, when he was farming and on his red tractor.  He loved watching the deer that could often be found in his back yard.  Jacky had a God given talent with his hands and enjoyed using that talent to fix or build things.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Samuel Davis Gerrald, Jr. and a sister, Jeanette Gerrald Gibson.

Jacky is survived by his beloved wife, Florence Strickland Gerrald, four sons, Jacky Ray Gerrald, Jr. (Melissa), Richard Davis Gerrald, Dusty Reid Hyatt, and Heath Jeffrey Gerrald (Samantha), all of Mullins, two daughters, Amber Hardee of Mullins and Brittany Gunnells (T.C.) of Nichols; thirteen grandchildren, Blayton and Briston Gerrald, Liliana Lloyd, Nataley Hayes, Thomas, Tolar and Callen Gunnells, Grayson Hyatt, Everly Gerrald, Lawton Ward, II, Heath Gerrald, II, Kaylynn Gunnells and Samson Gerrald.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 16, 2019 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins.  A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in the chapel of the funeral home with Reverend Marion Watkins officiating. Interment will follow at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.