James J. Newsome

James J. Newsome, age 56 of Columbia, MS passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Hattiesburg, MS and was a pipeline inspector with QIS Inspecting and of the Christian faith.

Mr. Newsome was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia V. Newsome; parents, Alvin and Mary Joyce Newsome; and grandparents, Author and Nina Newsome, and John and Lucy Hibley. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Newsome of Columbia; two daughters, Lacy M. Cahanin of Columbia, and Stephanie Haddox of Charleston, WV; a son, Jeremiah B. Newsome of Littleton, CO; four siblings; and six grandchildren.

A graveside service will be Monday, October 15, 2018 at 11:00am at Pine Burr Church of the Lord Jesus Christ Cemetery with Steve Hibley presiding. Interment will immediately follow services. Pallbearers will be David Thompson, Jerry Burge, Phil Burge, Steve Hibley, Curtis Hibley, and Allen Entrekin.