James "Jim" Batson Draughn Jr , 73, of Brandon passed away peacefully shortly after midnight December 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife Trudy Hoffman Draughn, his daughter Eleanor Draughn Regan, his son James Batson Draughn III, his granddaughter Anastasia and grandson Max.
Born in Hattiesburg, MS. Jim was a member of the 1959 graduating class at Hattiesburg High School. He then obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Ole Miss in 1963. He was an active member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at Ole Miss. Following his graduation he began his military service. Where he ultimately obtained the rank of Lt Colonel. He is retired from both the US Army and the Institution of Higher Learning where he was the Personnel Director.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at Parkway Funeral Home , 1161 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS 39157. Visitation is from 3-5 Saturday, December 27, 2014 with the memorial service beginning at 5 pm.
Memorials may be made to the Army Emergency Relief Fund at www.aerhq.org in his name.