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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3302 Highway 49/P. O. Box 2336, Collins, MS (2026)

03/10/2026

Thomas Clifton Gardner
(December 2, 1948-March 10, 2026)

Funeral services with be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Seminary Baptist Church in Seminary for Thomas Clifton Gardiner, 77 of Seminary, who passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg.

Dr. Timothy Hubbard and Reverend Charles Brady will officiate at the service with interment to follow in the Calhoun Baptist Church Cemetery in Laurel with military rites at graveside. Special music will be provided by Mrs. Melanie Hubbard, Dr Timothy Hubbard, Mr. Bill Rogers and Dr. Jesse Smith. Billy M. King- Colonial Chapel in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. of Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Seminary Baptist Church, 220 East Main Street, Seminary, Mississippi, 39479.

Pallbearers will be Brad Brady, Jonathan Brady, Eric Sumrall, Derrick Sumrall, Danny Sumrall, and Josh Hembree. Honorary pall bearers will be the members of the Covington County Gideons.

Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member and deacon of Seminary Baptist Church. Tom loved serving the Lord in the Gideon ministry for twenty plus years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #397 of Hattiesburg and the American Legion #61 of Sumrall. Tom loved God, his country, and his family. He was a husband, father, grandfather, r, and friend to all who knew him and he will be dearly missed.

He was preceeded by his parents, Clifton O'Conner Gardner and Ella Ree Bynum Gardner; and two brothers, benny Gardiner and Jeffrey Gardner.

Survivors include his wife of forty-eight years, Fredna Sumrall Gardner of Seminary; two sons, Graham Gardner and his wife Lauren, and Nathan Gardner and his wife Erica all of Ellisville; one brother, Harry Gardner and his wife Deborah of Laurel; one sister Janey Graves and her husband, Avery "Skeeter" Graves III of Lousianal; three grandchildren, Rylee Gardner, Smith Gardner and Grant Gardner; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made the Seminary Baptist Church, PO BOX 81, Seminary, Mississippi 39479.

Family and friends may sign an online guesbook at : www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

03/10/2026

Joseph Paul Ishee
(April 15, 1955 – March 8, 2026)

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Joseph Paul Ishee, 70 of Mount Olive, who passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson.
Reverend Nelson Crozier will officiate at the services. Special music will be provided by Mr. Johnny Blackwell. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, Mississippi, 39428.
Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Blackwell, Bo Hart, Bill Eubanks, and Carl Magee.
Mr. Ishee was born on April 15, 1955, in Hawaii, to Tempson Bernell Ishee and Ina Faye Norris Ishee. He received a bachelor’s degree in business education from the University of Southern Mississippi. Mr. Ishee worked in the mortgage banking and financing industry for numerous years in the greater Dallas area. He moved back to this area and went to work as an elementary teacher at the Mount Olive Schools until his retirement. He had a special way with the children, settling things with humor instead of discipline. Mr. Ishee enjoyed playing the drums, and was a member of the band, “Shiloh” for several years. He was a member of the Rock Hill Baptist Church in Mount Olive. Mr. Ishee was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all his family.
He was preceded in death by parents, Tempson Bernell Ishee and Ina Faye Norris Ishee; a son, Taylor Ishee; and two sisters, Faye Nell Ishee Magee and Christy Lynn Ishee.
Survivors include his wife of four years, Jo Ann Landau Todd-Ishee of Mount Olive; one daughter, Nicole Ishee, of Frisco, Texas; one stepson, Brandon Todd (Ashley) of Mount Olive; two step-grandchildren, Evie Todd and Charlie Todd; his aunt, Evelyn Kinstley of Jackson; a brother-in-law, Carl Magee of Mount Olive; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

03/06/2026

William Bryan Buckley
(November 1, 1967 – March 4, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home for William Bryan Buckley, 58 of Collins, who passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.
Reverend Randall Buckley and Reverend Johnny Williams will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Collins City Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Mrs. Peggy Williams. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins.
The family will receive guests from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, Mississippi, 39428.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Bryant, Miller Rhodes, II., Lee Speed, Billy Daniel Sr., Billy Daniel Jr., Arnold Buckley, and Ruston Hamilton.
Mr. Buckley was born on November 1, 1967, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Charles Patterson Buckley and Carolyn Sylvia Hamm Buckley, He was a graduate of the Collins High School Class of 1985 and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Mr. Buckley was a self-employed salesman by trade. He enjoyed all kinds of music, especially rock. Mr. Buckley was an animal lover and loved his cats. He was a laid-back kind of fellow that loved his hats and his Converse and Vans tennis shoes.
He was preceded in death by his son, William Alexander Gage Buckley; and his grandparents, Elmer and Dovie Hamm and J.E. and Mary C. Buckley.
Survivors include his wife of twenty-nine years, Juanita Lee Boleware Buckley of Collins; his parents, Charles P. and Sylvia Hamm Buckley of Seminary; two stepdaughters, Shannon Roberts (Daniel) of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Cindy Hamby of Ovett; six grandchildren, Dallas, Savannah, Britney, Ivie, Mercedes, and Isabelle; sixteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Melanie Buckley Rhodes (Miller) of La Marque, Texas; and one niece, Dylan S. Rhodes; and other cousins and family members.
Family members and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

03/03/2026

Martha Rae Hall Todd
(February 22, 1939 – February 27, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home for Martha Rae Hall Todd, 87 of Collins, who passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. Reverend Randy Jones Sr. and Reverend West Garner will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Reverend West Garner. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Jared Mott, Jeff Maung, James Dawson, Hunter Dawson, Doug Jones, and John Allen. Honorary pallbearer will be Mark Gilbert.
Mrs. Todd was born on February 22, 1939, in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, to Daniel Cliffton Hall and Willie Carlene Eaton Abercrombie Hall. She retired from Sanderson Farms after twenty plus years of service in plant production department. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church in Collins. Mrs. Todd was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Cliffton Hall and Willie Carlene Eaton Abercrombie Hall; her husbands, Harry Floyd Crosby Sr., and Ray Evan Todd; and two daughters, Iris Todd and Vaneesa Todd Gilbert.
Survivors include one son, Harry Floyd Crosby Jr. (Randy) of Indio, California; two daughters, Pam Todd Brooks (Ronnie) and Julie Todd Hall (Mike), all of Seminary; one sister, Ann Stewart of Collins; nine grandchildren, Josh Warren, Christy Maung (Jeff), Jared Mott (Makenzie), Alexandria Speed (Clayton), Micaela Mars (Brandon),
Hailey Hall, Hayden Hall, Cayla Jackson (Cade), and Jorden Gilbert; eighteen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Family members and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

03/03/2026

Donna Elizabeth Stewart Potter
(January 27, 1959 – March 1, 2026)

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday , March 4, 2026, at 12:00 pm at the Billy M King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Donna Elizabeth Stewart Potter, 67 of Collins, who passed away on Sunday , March 1, 2026, at the Covington County Hospital in Collins.

Brother Wes Garner will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Collins. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 pm. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Billy M King- Colonial Chapel Funeral Home , 3202 Hwy 49 Collins.

Pallbearers will be Noah Seger, Dawayne Butler, Andy Nix, Chris Seger and Matthew McRaney.

Mrs. Potter was born on January 27, 1959, in San Antonio,Texas to Thomas Henry Stewart and Elizabeth Ann Hall Stewart. She was an educator by trade. Mrs. Potter was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church in Collins. Mrs. Potter was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother that loved her family and will be dearly missed by them all.

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Henry Stewart; one brother, James Stewart.

Survivors include her sons, Christopher Seger (Leanne) of Collins, John Curtis Potter of Collins; two brothers; Joe Stewart (Sandra) of Collins, Daniel Stewart (Tabitha) of Jackson two sisters; Jennifer Butler (Dewayne) of Gulfport and Daphne Nix (Andy) of Hattiesburg; four grandchildren; Madison Seger, Noah Seger, Courtney Harrell (Conner) and Lindsey Seger; two great grandchildren; Cooper Harrell and Cayson Harrell, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

02/26/2026

Mary Nell Bynum Mauldin
(May 9, 1932 – February 25, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Smyrna Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Seminary for Mary Nell Bynum Mauldin, 93 of Collins, who passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Brother Gary Bridges will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Smyrna Landmark Missionary Baptist Cemetery in Seminary. Special music will be provided by Wryn Mooney Morgan, Kristen Mooney Scruggs, and Keith Drennan. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 11;00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Smyrna Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 233 Smyrna Road, Seminary, Mississippi.

Pallbearers will be Steve Mauldin, Carroll Atwood, Harold Norris,
Gary Cook, Don Mooney, and Keith Drennan. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Scruggs, Mike Saulters, Randy Carter, and Ashley McNease.

Mrs. Mauldin was born on May 9, 1932, in Simpson County, Mississippi to W.E. and Katie Cook Bynum. She was a homemaker by trade. Mrs. Mauldin was a member of the Smyrna Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Seminary. She was a noted seamstress, enjoyed playing the piano, listening to gospel music, and was an amateur artist. Mrs. Mauldin was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother that loved her family and will be dearly missed by them all.

She was preceded in death by her husband, A.G. Mauldin; one daughter, Rose Mary Mauldin Mooney; her parents, W.E. and Katie Cook Bynum; and twelve siblings.

Survivors include her son, William H. "Harry" Mauldin of Collins; two granddaughters, Wryn Mooney Morgan and Kristen Mooney Scruggs, and her husband, Jeremy, all of Collins; seven great-grandchildren, Allison Morgan, Aniston Morgan, Archer Morgan, Maebry Scruggs, Molly Scruggs, Mason Scruggs, and Murphy Scruggs; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

02/26/2026

Janice Gilbert Polk
(February 17, 1947 – February 25, 2026)

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Janice Gilbert Polk, 79 of Collins, who passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Arrington Living Center in Collins.

Inurnment will be in Fellowship Cemetery in Taylorsville, Mississippi. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Polk was born on February 17, 1947, in Laurel, Mississippi to John Gilbert and Helen Churchwell Vann. She retired from the mortgage and banking industry as a loan officer after twenty plus years of service. Mrs. Polk was a Christian and a member of the Lone Star Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her family members and friends

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Gilbert and Helen Churchwell Vann.

Survivors include her husband of twelve years, Douglas Polk of Collins; one son, Brad Davis of Atlanta, Georgia; one daughter, Nicole Barreto, and her husband, Marlon of Missouri City, Texas.; two step-sons, Jeffrey Michael Polk, and his wife, Rosalyn of Collins, and Stephen Douglas Polk, and his wife, Beverly of Cu***ng, Georgia; one step-daughter, Elizabeth "Libby" Polk Dennis, and her husband, Patrick of Collins; ten grandchildren, Brittany Nicole Barrett, Colin Riley Barreto, Mia Alexandria Barreto, Michael Anthony Davis, Gabby Rene Davis, Kaleigh Polk, Ashley Polk, Samuel Parkman Polk, Mack Crockett, and Kei Polk; and a host of cousins and friends.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

02/23/2026

Catherine Ann Pickering "Cathey" Aultman
(August 3, 1942 – February 20, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Catherine Ann Pickering "Cathey" Aultman, 83 of Seminary, who passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at her residence.

Brother Jansen Bounds and Brother Gary Shows will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Seminary Cemetery in Seminary. Special music will be provided by Mr. Noah Sanford. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, MS.

Pallbearers will be Michael Kelly, Christopher Sanford, William Folkes,
Zac Blackwell, David Hemeter, and Mark Ross.

Catherine (Cathey) Ann Pickering Aultman was born on August 3, 1942, to John Curtis Pickering and Iva Jean Hosey Pickering. Mrs. Aultman was a graduate of Seminary High School. She continued her education at the University of Southern Mississippi where she went on to receive her specialist degree. Having served as an educator for over 35 years within the Covington County School District, Mrs. Aultman's influence on her numerous students extended significantly beyond the confines of the classroom. She held a deep respect for education and consistently motivated her students to strive for excellence. Her aspiration was for them to continue their educational journey and realize their ambitions.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Wayne Aultman; and her parents, John Curtis Pickering and Iva Jean Hosey Pickering.

Survivors include three daughters, Cindy Aultman Sanford (Danny) and Lisa Aultman Kelly (Ronnie), both of Seminary, and Karen Aultman Folkes (Wayne) of Hattiesburg; five grandchildren, Michael Kelly (Melissa), Carolyn Kelly, Christopher Sanford (Ashtin), William Folkes (Adrianna) and Katie Folkes Blackwell (Zac); seven great-grandchildren, Bellah Kelly, Bailee Kelly, Bowen Kelly, Henley Sanford, Dawson Sanford, Maribel Lou Sanford, and Magnolia Marie Folkes; and a host of other family members and friends.

For those who wish to make a memorial contribution in memory of Mrs. Catherine Pickering Aultman to help children continue their education, gifts may be mailed to Jones College Foundation, 900 South Court Street, Ellisville, Mississippi, 39437 or online donations may also be made by visiting the Jones College Foundation giving page at https://www.icci.edu/alumni.foundation/giving-support/

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

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02/20/2026

Frank Allen"Boots" Suchy, Jr.
(February 3, 1956 – February 19, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Evergreen Baptist Church in Seminary for Frank Allen Suchy, Jr., 70 of Collins, who passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
Brother Matt Temple and Brother Chad Cummins will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery in Seminary. Special music will be provided by Susan and Ricky Deen. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive guests from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, Mississippi.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Craft, David Kirkley, Logan Suchy, Micah Parker, Donnie Richards, and Johnny Ray McDonald.
Frank better known as "Boots" to all his family and friends lived his life for his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He loved working on his farm tending to his cows and tinkering on his antique truck and engines. Boots made everybody feel like they were part of the family because his and Gayles house was the place where they all wanted to hang out. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all who knew him and he will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank A Suchy, Sr. and Frances Geter Suchy.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Regina Gayle Harvey Suchy of Collins; one son, Joey Suchy (April) of Wesson; two daughters, Misty Suchy Parker (Mark) of Magee and Wendi Suchy of Collins; one sister, Kathy Suchy Richards (Don) of Blackville, SC; fourteen grandchildren, Madi Ogden (Conner) of Magee, Maci Parker (Kris) of Hattiesburg, Marli Parker of Magee, Micah Parker of Magee, Logan Suchy (Chloe) of Smithdale, Carly Suchy, Kylie Suchy, Edie Suchy, Colton Smith, Charleigh Smith, Owyn Smith, Maci Dennis, Willow Dixon and Shiloh Dixon; two great-grandchildren, Amelia Kate Suchy and Karsen Hayes.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

02/17/2026

Archie Darden Stroud
(September 17, 1952 – February 16, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Archie Darden Stroud, 73 of Collins, who passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his residence.
Reverend Rory Dill and Reverend Lee Faler will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the McDonald Chapel Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Mark Young. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive guests from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, Mississippi.
Pallbearers will be family members and friends.
Archie enjoyed hunting, fishing, drag racing in his 1955 Chevrolet and the outdoors mostly in his younger years. When Archie was able get out and work, he could fix anything and was always there for his family. As he got older he enjoyed teaching Sunday School at Williamsburg Baptist Church and spending time with his family, mostly his grandchildren. Archie worked at Miller Transporters Inc. for forty-four years and he always had lots of tales to tell. Even though he couldn't get out to visit due to his health he always made phone calls to check on folks.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gale Hosey Stroud; one son Terry Stroud; his parents Buford D. and Alma Ruth Wade Stroud; and his sister Shelia Stroud Bowman.
Survivors include his wife of twenty-seven years, Anna Molis Stroud of Collins; two sons, Jyntre Stroud (Cathy) of Collins and Daniel Salinas (Coco) of Kemah, Texas; two daughters, Michelle Stroud Jordan of Collins, and Suzanna Salinas of Collins; one brother, Byron Stroud (Fran) of Elton, Louisiana; ten grandchildren, Malachi Jordan, James Jordan, Shane Burke, Trevor Stroud, Chasity Blackwell, Kimber Almond, Noah Salinas, Elaina Salinas, Scarlette Salinas, and Anamaria Salinas; and a host of great-grandchildren and other family members.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

02/12/2026

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Billy M. King Funeral Home in Collins for Jimmy Glen Smith, 76, of Collins, who passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Forrest General Hospital. Interment will be at Williamsburg Methodist Church Cemetery in Collins. Dec Jordan Johnson will officiate the services. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home.

Jimmy worked as a finance manager for many years after serving in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing or any other outdoor activity. In an effort for family harmony, his favorite college sports team will go unnamed. He loved his family and they him. Jimmy will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Belinda, Son, Jamie G Smith; Father, Brooks Smith of Mount Olive, MS; Mother, Katherine Wright Smith of Mount Olive, MS; Nephew, David Smith of Collins, MS.

He is survived by his Daughter, Jennifer S Smith Aultman (Jay) of Collins, MS; Brother, Wayne Smith (Kippy) of Prentiss, MS; Grandson, Justin Aultman of Collins, MS; two Granddaughters, Addison Kate Smith of Seminary, MS and Kayla Aultman Hurd (Tyler) of Hemlock, MI; Niece, Brooke Avery (Steven) of Perkiston, MS; Daughter-In-Law, Alisha Taormina of Seminary, MS and a host of other neices, nephews and other family members.

Pallbearers will be Chuck Yates, Rials Hester, Josh Davis, Doug Dickinson, Phillip Hux, and Steven Avery.

Billy M. King Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

02/09/2026

Jack B. Crosby
(September 24, 1940 – February 8, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Jack B. Crosby, 85 of Seminary, who passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Dr. Timothy Hubbard will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Crosby Cemetery in Seminary. Special music will be provided by Susan and Ricky Deen. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, MS.

Pallbearers will be Keith Bullock, Mason Stringer, Odius Stringer, Russell Bullock, Jamie Jordan, and Casey Jordan.

Jack was born on September 24, 1940, in Seminary, Mississippi, to Harrison and Winnie Jones Crosby. He was a graduate of Seminary High School. Jack worked for New Orleans Furniture Company as a truck driver for twenty years before going to work for Delco-Remy as their shipping clerk for twenty-four years before his retirement. He proudly served in the National Guard for four years. Jack served as a member of the Seminary Board of Aldermen for twelve years; He was a member of the Seminary Baptist Church. Jack was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Winnie Jones Crosby; three brothers, Aaron Crosby, Hershel Crosby and Harry Crosby; and two sisters, Mollie Crosby Bullock and Margaret Crosby.

Survivors include his wife of twenty-three years, Iris Bullock Crosby of Seminary; one son, Jim Crosby (Jennifer) of Collins; one daughter, Terri Crosby Jordan (Jimmy) of Ocean Springs; one step daughter, Cindy Harvey Henderson (Dan) of Collins; one step son, Jason Harvey (Whitney) of Seminary; three brothers, David Crosby and Freddy Crosby (Wanda), both of Eastabuchie, and Steve Crosby of Seminary; one sister, Hilda Crosby Parker of Seminary; three grandchildren, Jacob Crosby, Jamie Jordan, and Casey Jordan; two great-grandchildren, Jaxon Jordan and Eriena Jordan-Bellivan; four step-grandchildren, Austin Henderson, Conner Henderson (Taylor), J.D. Harvey, and Hayes Harvey; one step great-grandchild, Madelyn Henderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

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