Madison "Ryan" Whitehurst

Madison "Ryan" Whitehurst departed this life into God’s presence on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 30.

Ryan graduated from Sumrall High School and spent the past five years working as a lineman, a career he deeply loved and took great pride in. To many, he was known as “Whitey” during his high school years and affectionately called “Boo-dro” by his lineman family.

Ryan was an avid rock collector and loved spending time on the water in the boat. When he wasn’t working, he could usually be found playing with his boys or cheering them on at baseball and football games and spending time with his family. He loved hunting, fishing, mud riding, planting flowers and gardens, and staying busy building, tinkering, and working through his honey-do list.

Ryan never met a stranger. He loved everyone, and everyone loved him in return. A gentle giant and everybody’s best friend, he was known for his kind heart, his willingness to help anyone in need, and the biggest, longest hugs. He would truly give the shirt off his back to help someone else.

Above all, Ryan loved and adored his family. He took pride in being a husband, dad, big brother and a Mama's boy. His presence, laughter, strength, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas "Tommy" Sistrunk; grandmother, Elsie "Dielie" Sistrunk and uncle, Billy "Bull" Sistrunk.