04/07/2026
John "Doc" Richard Wynne
John “Doc” Richard Wynne, 89, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at Baptist- Attala Hospital. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Unity Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Barry Corbett will officiate the services.
“Doc” was born on February 4, 1937, to Willie Day Wynne and Essie Lee McCorkle Wynne in Franklin, Mississippi. He was an incredible athlete, where he earned All-State honors in football and basketball. He proudly served his country in the US Army as a Specialist First Class. He married the love of his life, Mary, on June 2, 1963. They spent 62 special and wonderful years together building a beautiful family. He was a man of faith and a devout member of First Baptist Church of Kosciusko for over 50 years. “Doc” was a salesman with Proctor and Gamble Company and was an entrepreneur, having several business ventures. “Doc” also was a dedicated MSU Bulldog fan where him and his family were season ticket holders for football and basketball.
“Doc’s” life was defined by his deep love for his family, his strong faith, and the lasting relationships he built throughout his years. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and unwavering support for those he loved. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, especially those closest to him.
“Doc” is survived by his loving wife, Mary Thornton Wynne of Kosciusko, Mississippi, sons, Mike (Becky) Wynne and Greg (Marcy) Wynne of Madison, Mississippi; daughter, Amanda Cagle of Kosciusko, Mississippi; grandchildren, Katherine (Harris) Kirkpatrick of Houston, Texas, Brandon Wynne of Madison, Mississippi, Hayden (Ansley) Cagle of Oxford, Mississippi, Brooklyn Wynne of Madison, Mississippi, John Tucker Wynne of Madison, Mississippi, and Michael Wynne of Madison, Mississippi; great-grandchildren, Beau Thomas Cagle of Oxford, Mississippi, Emerson Kirkpatrick of Houston, Texas, and John Manning Kirkpatrick of Houston, Texas, and Walker Reese Cagle of Oxford, Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Wynne and Essie McCorkle Wynne, 3 sisters and 5 brothers.
Serving as pallbearers are Hayden Cagle, Brandon Wynne, Michael Wynne, John Tucker Wynne, Harris Kirkpatrick, and Nick Randall. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Bud Moore, Jimmy Mullen, Jimmy Pruitt, Spence Stork, Donnie Cooper, Gene Powell, Wirt Hayes, and Robert Autry.
Memorials may be made to Diabetes Association https://diabetes.org
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