James "Jim" Freeman Turcotte, 73, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Visitation will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 19 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM with a pavilion service to follow.
Jim was born on May 2, 1949 to the late William Henry and Annie Cook Tribble Turcotte. He was a member of Raymond Road Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and birdwatching. Jim will be remembered for his whit, laughter, eagerness to learn, loyal friendship, and his gentle, kind spirit. He was many things throughout his life- a child, brother, father, and friend, but without a doubt, his favorite was being “Big Daddy” to his precious grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, William C Hughey; mother-in-law, Willa Dean Hughey; and brother-in-law, Stan Hughey.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Turcotte; daughters, Jamie Dowd (Keith) and Ashlie Lovins (Quentin); grandchildren, Kylie Dowd, Carson Dowd, Mason Slaton, and Katelyn Summerlin; brothers, William Scott Turcotte (Diane) and John Winfield Turcotte (the late, Terry Hightower Turcotte); sister, Terry Turcotte Thurmond (Joe); brother-in-law, Kenneth Hughey (Beverly); and sister-in-law, Kim Summerlin.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Raymond Road Baptist Church at 4622 Raymond Rd, Jackson, MS 39212.
