was born August 30, 1940 in Jones County, Mississippi to James Sr. and Minnie Shows.
A retired civil
service mathematician, he is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Shows and a nephew,
Ted Hatcher. He is survived by his sisters, Gretta Hatcher (Wally), Rebecka Kirkland (Jerry), Carrie
Threlkeld (Dave); nieces and nephews, Deborah Man, Dean Brown (Newell), Leila Belt (Brian), Cara
Morris (Eric), Wes Nobles (Sarah) and several great nieces and nephews.
An honorable, educated and intelligent man, he was born with a servant’s heart. He assumed the role of
family patriarch as a young man selflessly and generously guiding and assisting many generations of his
family through the triumphs and tragedies of their lives. He will be greatly missed as his life was a
blessing to all who knew him.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 19 at 10:00am with funeral service to follow at 11:00am.
Bayview Fischer Pou is in charge of arrangements. Flowers may be sent to Bayview or donations may be
made to the American Heart Association.
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