Jerome "Jerry" Herman Leviton

Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven Jerome "Jerry" Herman Leviton, age 73, of Hernando, MS, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Jerry was a man whose life was defined by his deep love for his family, his unforgettable sense of humor, and his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Jerry was born on November 20, 1952, to the late Bennie and Anne Srebranig Leviton. On June 29, 1975, he married the love of his life, Kathy Jo. When they first wed, Jerry would jokingly worry that lightning might strike him if he walked into a Baptist church as a Jewish man. However, he possessed a deeply sincere heart that was always searching for the truth. In 1978, after a season of seeking and studying, Jerry gave his life completely to Christ. His transformation was so profound that he immediately shared his faith with his mother and sisters, who soon accepted Christ as well. Jerry spent the rest of his life as a faithful servant, holding a deep desire for everyone he met to know and experience a true relationship with Jesus. Jerry was a dedicated family man who beautifully balanced hard work with a playful, mischievous spirit. He spent many years serving as a Shipping Supervisor for Flavorite Laboratories in Horn Lake, Mississippi, and later worked as a courier. Outside of work, Jerry was a man of many passions. He earned his Karate Black Belt under Sensei Jimmy Blann, enjoyed running in local 5K races, and dearly loved his dogs. He was also known for his enthusiastic love of the holidays, eagerly setting up Christmas decorations every year hand-in-hand with his wife. His family will forever cherish the memories of his playful nature—including the infamous canoe trip on a stormy day in Huntsville, Alabama, where Jerry’s insistence on rocking the boat to pester his son Fred resulted in a capsized canoe, a lost pair of glasses, and an unexpected rescue. It became a favorite family story and a lifelong reminder of God’s providential care over the Leviton family. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Kathy Jo Leviton; his children, Fred Leviton and his wife Kim, and Lauren Leviton and his wife Cathy; his seven cherished grandchildren; and his sisters, Becky Raich (Allen) and Diane Stafford (Gary). He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Anne Leviton. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, with a service celebrating Jerry's life and faith at 12:00 Noon, all at Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven. A graveside will be held at Greenleaf Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Heartland Hands in honor of Jerry’s lifelong passion for sharing the love of Christ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Heartland Hands (https://heartlandhands.org/donations/) in honor of Jerry’s lifelong passion for sharing the love of Christ. Expressions of condolences may be shared on Mr. Jerome Herman Leviton’s Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhomesh.com.

Jerome "Jerry" Herman Leviton

November 20, 1952 - July 4, 2026

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