James "Jimmy" R. Munn

James R. “Jimmy” Munn, age 82 of Pontotoc, died March 17, 2010 at NMMC in Tupelo after a brief illness. He was a longtime member and deacon of First Baptist Church, an Army Veteran , and a Civitan. Jimmy was a salesman and distributor for Tom’s Toasted Peanuts for 55 years.

Services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, March 19, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Pontotoc, MS with Dr. Ken Hester and Dr. Nathan Cothen officiating. Burial will follow in the Pontotoc City Cemetery. Browning Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Dolores Weatherall Munn of Pontotoc, MS; his four daughters: Brenda Holloway (David) of Clinton, MS, Melissa Campbell (Preston) of Pontotoc, MS, Vicki Cothen (Nathan) of Beaumont, TX and Lori Parker (Dale) of Clinton, MS; his brother: Hayward Munn of Pontotoc, MS and his 7 grandchildren: Lan and Brandon Holloway, Georgia Claire Campbell, Emory and Ethan Cothen, Reed and Jake Parker.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Ulton and Callie Sappington Munn, 4 sisters and 2 brothers.

Pallbearers will be: Emory Cothen, Lan Holloway, David Holloway, Dale Parker, Preston Campbell and Ray Chaudoin. Honorary pallbearers will be the Jimmy Wise Sunday School Class.

The visitation will be held at First Baptist Church, Thursday from 5 to 8 PM in the fellowship hall and Friday from 10 to 11AM in the sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church Missions Fund, 31 Washington Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863.

Condolences may be offered at www.Browningpontotoc.com