James David Easley

Mr. James David Easley, 75, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Desoto in Southaven. He was born October 11, 1949 in Calhoun City to James Clifton and Opal Hudson Easley. James was a graduate of Calhoun City High School and earned a degree in Education from Mississippi State University in 1971. James worked as an Account Rep and Warehouse Manager at Kellwood in Coffeeville for 17 years and concluded his career with 8 years at Heatcraft in Grenada. James was his family's official "weather man" and always made sure they were aware of any inclement weather coming their way. He cherished his time in the Smokey Mountains with his wife and family. James was a loving grandfather and always looked forward to time spent with his grandchildren. An avid outdoorsman, James enjoyed hunting and fishing as long as his health allowed. He was a member of First Baptist Church – Coffeeville.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 7, 2025 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada with Rev. Craig Baker, Rev. Jerry McNeer and Rev. Truman Scarborough officiating. Interment will follow in the Coffeeville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon until service time Friday at McKibben and Guinn.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Rosanne Johnsey Easley; daughter, Ingrid Holloway(Kyley) of Grenada; son, Will Tillman of Lexington, TN; sister, Mary L. Tyler of Madison, AL; four grandchildren, Mason Tillman(Jess), Layla Tillman, Hydi Rose Holloway and Kai Holloway; and one great-grandchild, William Atlyn Tillman.
James is preceded in death by his parents.
Brandon Harrison, Andy Johnsey, Donney Johnsey, Josh Johnsey, Mason Tillman and Troy Wiltshire will honor James by serving as pallbearers and carry him to rest in the Coffeeville Cemetery. Billy Johnsey, Donney Johnsey and Jonathan Johnsey will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).
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