Jerald Bobby

Trest

Jerald Bobby Trest, 88, of Sumrall, MS, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born on March 5, 1938, in Laurel, Mississippi.

Pawpaw loved his grandchildren more than life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Trest; mother, Jennie Trest; son, Glen Trest, brothers, Joe Trest, Roy Trest, twin brother, Buddy Trest; sisters, Edna Bryant, Laura Parker; great-grandchild, Jaxon Conner Poole.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty Trest; son, Ronnie Jerald Trest (Sherry); daughter, Rhonda McPhillips (Dr. Frank); grandchildren, Brandon Johnson (Brandi), Bridgette Roberts (Jeremy), Ronni D. Poole (Eric), Brianna Osborne (Brandon), Zachary Wall, Christian Trest, and a host of great-grandchildren; sisters, Lou Trest, Mary Underhill, Pat Gardner (Mike); brother, Oliver ‘Chief’ Trest (Amy), and 2 great-great-grandchildren, Charlotte Johnson and Logan Johnson.

Theresa Ware was his best friend and God sent angel.

Visitation will be Friday, November 13, 2026, at Ellisville Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM at same location. Burial will take place at the Gandy Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Ellisville Funeral Home in Ellisville, MS.

Pallbearers will be James Crocker, Zachary Crocker, Cody Bell, Zach Wall, Brandon Johnson and Jeremy Roberts.