James Terry Hazelwood, 78, of Memphis, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016. He preceded in death by his parents, James and Carol Hazelwood, brother, Robert Wilton Hazelwood and a sister, Harriet Elise Hazelwood. Mr. Hazelwood is survived by his brother, John Howard Hazelwood (Judy), and a host of other family members. Mr. Hazelwood was born in Acworth, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Journalism. He was employed by the National Cotton Council, and, as part of his duties, he traveled the world with the Maids of Cotton during the 1970s. Mr. Hazelwood had a talent for floral arranging and landscaping. He also dearly loved his dog Abigail. The family cordially invites friends to share remembrances of Mr. Hazelwood from five o’clock in the afternoon until seven o’clock in the evening on Tuesday, December 13 at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 14 at ten o’clock in the morning, also at the funeral home.
