James William Sessums
James William Sessums
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28
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Ott & Lee Funeral Homes - Morton
3555 US-80, Morton, MS 39117
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Ott & Lee Funeral Homes - Morton
3555 US-80, Morton, MS 39117
Send FlowersNov
29
Graveside service
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Chennault Kersh Cemetery
Across from Goodhope Baptist Cemetery, Lena, MS 39094
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James William Sessums Obituary
Mr. James William Sessums, age 81, a resident of Lena, MS passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Baptist Leake Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
His is survived by his wife, Bobbie Lyn Chennault Sessums of Lena and daughter, Leanna Sessums of Lena.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William O'Brian Sessums and Mary Katherine Chambers.
Visitation will be held 5pm-8pm Friday, November 28, 2025 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton and on Saturday from 8:30am-1:30pm at the funeral home in Morton.
Chapel service will be held 2pm Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Burial will be at Chennault Kersh Cemetery which is across from Good Hope Baptist Church .
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Sessums family.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
28
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ott & Lee Funeral Homes - Morton
3555 US-80, Morton, MS 39117
Send FlowersNov
29
Funeral service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ott & Lee Funeral Homes - Morton
3555 US-80, Morton, MS 39117
Send FlowersNov
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Graveside service
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Chennault Kersh Cemetery
Across from Goodhope Baptist Cemetery, Lena, MS 39094
Send FlowersServices provided by
Ott & Lee Funeral Home, Inc. - MortonOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.