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James Prentiss Obituary

James A. Prentiss, Jr. (64) passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Diversicare in Tupelo. He was a member of Booneville Church of Christ. He was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing his guitar, cheering for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Services are 1 pm Thursday, October 9, 2025 in the Baldwyn Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Booneville Cemetery. Visitation will be 11-1 Thursday in the Baldwyn Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home. James is survived by his sons, Chris Prentiss of Cullman, AL and Matthew Prentiss (Kristina) of Tupelo; his brother, Alan Prentiss (Angie) of Booneville; his sister, Malinda Prentiss of Booneville; his grandchildren, Lanah, Alyssa, Carson, Jackson, Addison & Shelby Prentiss and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James A. Prentiss, Sr.; his mother, Lylia Henry Prentiss and the mother of his children, Tammy Prentiss. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James A. Prentiss, Jr., please visit our floral store.

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Published by WTVA on Oct. 7, 2025.

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