Jerry Webb, Longtime Ag Pilot From Mississippi and Former NAAA Board Member, Passes

Jerry Webb, a longtime Mississippi agricultural aviator passed on September 7, 2024.  He was a proud member of the Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association and the Mississippi Board Member for NAAA from 2010 to 2014, Jerry’s contributions to the aviation community were significant.

Starting his career with the Mississippi Department of Transportation in 1974, Jerry began agricultural flying on weekends. In 1976, he took a bold step and founded Webb’s Agricultural Flying Service, which he ran with pride until his retirement in 2014. He cherished the fact that many of his clients became lifelong friends, often sharing his favorite advice with his grandchildren: “Find something that you love to do, and you won’t work a day in your life.” His passion for aviation was evident in his words, “I won’t work, but I will fly an airplane.” His bright yellow plane was a familiar sight across northeast Mississippi, and he was especially adored by children who enjoyed watching him at work. In addition to his own service, he co-owned Tupelo Flying Service in Mississippi for several years and even served as interim manager of the Tupelo Airport in Mississippi. For more details on Jerry’s life and legacy, please visit here.