James Holifield Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Holifield of Ovett, Mississippi, who passed away on April 3, 2025 at the age of 78. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Holifield to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Holifield and Ruby Holifield; his siblings, Myron Holifield and Charlotte Mills; and his brother-in-law Dean Smith.
He is survived by: his wife Betty Ann Holifield; his sons, Eric Holifield (Tisha) of Ovett and Jared Holifield (Melanie) of Laurel; his sisters, Jean Cooper (Leon) of Richton, Debbie Thompson (Terry) of Ovett and Connie Smith of Arkansas; and his grandchildren, Kennedie Blake (Michael) of Ovett, Austin Holifield of Laurel, Hayden Holifield (Ryan) of Ovett, Mallerie Holifield of Laurel, Cayden Brown of Japan and Kirsten McDougle of Colorado. He is also survived by 3 great-grandchildren.
