James Larry Woolbright

James Larry Woolbright obituary, Aberdeen, MS

James Larry Woolbright

James Woolbright Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Otts Funeral Home - Sulligent on Jan. 29, 2026.
James Larry Woolbright, age 53, of Aberdeen, MS, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at his residence. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

James was born on May 20, 1972 in Reform, AL to the late Samuel Clester Woolbright and the late Katherine Ann Hood Woolbright. He attended Lamar County High School. James worked in the scrap metal business. He enjoyed doing carpenter work and loved being outdoors, especially fishing, camping and floating down the river. James loved his family most of all, and his bright spirit and loving heart will always be cherished and greatly missed.

Survived By:

Companion: Teresa Cantrell, Aberdeen, MS

Sons: Michael McGraw (Sabrina), Sulligent, AL

Dante Redding, Florida

James Redding, Jr., Florida

Daughters: Mikayla Redding, Virginia,

Alexis Ebby, Virginia,

Ariel Ebby, Texas

Sisters: Hazel Ann Montgomery (James), Gordo, AL

Martha Marie Yaw (Barry), Caledonia, MS

A Host of Grandchildren

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Samuel Woolbright and Ann Tuggle

Brother: Samuel Wayne Woolbright

Sister: Melanie Lynn Underwood

Nephews: Michael Woolbright and Dustin Yaw

Niece: Kinsley Carter

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net

Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing

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Otts Funeral Home - Sulligent

4255 Highway 278 West P.O. Box 923, Sulligent, AL 35586

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