James Milton "Bo" Zerkus
James Milton “Bo” Zerkus, 85, of Gautier, MS, passed away on November 7, 2021. He was born in Pascagoula, MS, on August 1, 1936 to James Mitchell Zerkus and Winnie Hamilton Zerkus. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding in January of 2000 after 43 years of service. Bo was an avid fisherman, and was one of the original members of Nite Riders Rhythm and Blues Band. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Jo Anne Zerkus Maxwell of Ruston, LA. Bo is survived by his wife of 63 years, Camille Majure Zerkus; son, James Michael (Kathy) Zerkus; daughter, Serbrina Zerkus (Jeff) Smith; grandchildren, James Mitchell Zerkus and Tori Anne Zerkus. A family memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home, locally owned and operated in Moss Point/ Escatawpa, MS, is honored to serve the family of Bo Zerkus. You may view and sign his online register book at www.heritagefuneralhome.us.Obituary
James Milton “Bo” Zerkus, 85, of Gautier, MS, passed away on November 7, 2021. He was born in Pascagoula, MS, on August 1, 1936 to James Mitchell Zerkus and Winnie Hamilton Zerkus. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding in January of 2000 after 43 years of service. Bo was an avid fisherman, and was one of the original members of Nite Riders Rhythm and Blues Band. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Jo Anne Zerkus Maxwell of Ruston, LA. Bo is survived by his wife of 63 years, Camille Majure Zerkus; son, James Michael (Kathy) Zerkus; daughter, Serbrina Zerkus (Jeff) Smith; grandchildren, James Mitchell Zerkus and Tori Anne Zerkus. A family memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home, locally owned and operated in Moss Point/ Escatawpa, MS, is honored to serve the family of Bo Zerkus. You may view and sign his online register book at www.heritagefuneralhome.us.
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