Obituary for Gerald "Jay" Johnson Hasselman Jr.
Gerald “Jay” Hasselman, Jr., beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on
December 8, 2021, in Hernando, MS.
Jay was born on April 22, 1972, in Vicksburg, MS, as the first‐born child and only son of Gerald and
Patricia Hasselman. He graduated from Oxford High School, where he first met his future wife, Lucy (the
Commodore), and went on to earn his degree from Mississippi College. Jay was an avid golfer who
devoted his entire career to working at Edwin Watts Golf.
As a child, Jay honed his sharp wit and gift of humor by tormenting his sisters. His talents first emerged
one Christmas morning when he threw Ashley’s new jogging suit into the fire and were further
developed during family photo sessions on Easter mornings when he would poke Grace with a leaf from
the sticker bush.
As an adult, Jay never met a stranger; he had an innate knack for developing and maintaining strong
friendships. His sense of humor was his love language and he always gifted those he loved the best with
a nickname.
Jay’s love for his family was unrivaled; he was a fiercely devoted husband and father. He considered his
daughter, Ann Morgan, to be his greatest achievement and she was his constant companion.
Jay is survived by his wife of 25 years, Lucy “Goosey” Hasselman; his daughter and sidekick, Ann Morgan
“Poe” Hasselman; his father, Gerald “Big G” Hasselman, Sr.; and his sisters, Ashley “Dook” Hasselman
and Grace “G Money” Massey. Jay’s mother, Patricia “Mama P” Hasselman, preceded him in death
earlier this year and was waiting to welcome him to his eternal home in heaven.
A celebration of Jay’s life will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Hernando Baptist Church in
Hernando, MS, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 3:00 PM. In lieu of
flowers, his family requests that donations be made in his honor to a scholarship fund for his daughter,
Ann Morgan Hasselman, at www.bit.ly/AnnMorganHasselman.
December 8, 2021, in Hernando, MS.
Jay was born on April 22, 1972, in Vicksburg, MS, as the first‐born child and only son of Gerald and
Patricia Hasselman. He graduated from Oxford High School, where he first met his future wife, Lucy (the
Commodore), and went on to earn his degree from Mississippi College. Jay was an avid golfer who
devoted his entire career to working at Edwin Watts Golf.
As a child, Jay honed his sharp wit and gift of humor by tormenting his sisters. His talents first emerged
one Christmas morning when he threw Ashley’s new jogging suit into the fire and were further
developed during family photo sessions on Easter mornings when he would poke Grace with a leaf from
the sticker bush.
As an adult, Jay never met a stranger; he had an innate knack for developing and maintaining strong
friendships. His sense of humor was his love language and he always gifted those he loved the best with
a nickname.
Jay’s love for his family was unrivaled; he was a fiercely devoted husband and father. He considered his
daughter, Ann Morgan, to be his greatest achievement and she was his constant companion.
Jay is survived by his wife of 25 years, Lucy “Goosey” Hasselman; his daughter and sidekick, Ann Morgan
“Poe” Hasselman; his father, Gerald “Big G” Hasselman, Sr.; and his sisters, Ashley “Dook” Hasselman
and Grace “G Money” Massey. Jay’s mother, Patricia “Mama P” Hasselman, preceded him in death
earlier this year and was waiting to welcome him to his eternal home in heaven.
A celebration of Jay’s life will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Hernando Baptist Church in
Hernando, MS, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 3:00 PM. In lieu of
flowers, his family requests that donations be made in his honor to a scholarship fund for his daughter,
Ann Morgan Hasselman, at www.bit.ly/AnnMorganHasselman.