James "Bodie" Carter, Sr.

James “Bodie” Carter, Sr., age 66 of Belzoni, MS died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Ridgeland, MS. A native and lifelong resident of Belzoni, “Bodie” farmed catfish with Harvest Select, Inc., and was of the Pentecostal faith.

Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Carter; parents, Robert and Ellesia Carter; sisters, Peggy Johnson, Mildred Broomhall, and Ellsey Cuevas; and brothers, Joe Carter, and Willy Carter. He is survived by his daughter, Roxanna Carter of Yazoo City, MS; two sons, James Carter, Jr. of Pittsburg, TX, and William (Danielle) Carter of Senatobia, MS; a sister, Wanda Dennis of Columbia, MS; and 19 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 12:00pm until 1:00pm at Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia on Saturday, November 2, 2019 with graveside services to follow at 2:00pm at Community Church of the Lord Jesus Christ Church Cemetery. Reverend Kerry Collins will preside over services and interment will immediately follow at the conclusion of committal prayers.