James B. Spring, 74, of Smithdale, MS, passed away on January 30, 2025 at his home after a long battle with cancer.

A visitation will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 8:45 AM to 10 AM. A graveside service will be held at his residence following the visitation starting at 10:30 AM. Bro. Toby Jones will officiate.

James was born in Franklin County on February 3, 1950, to the late James William Spring and Eloweese Jones Spring.

Preceding him in death were his parents, a sister Marjorie Glenn Spring Roper, a brother Leroy Spring, and a sister-in-law Yolanda Spring.

Survivors include his three sons, Jamie Spring (Ashley) of McCall Creek; Josh Spring (Jessica) of Bogue Chitto; Justin Spring (Sarah) of McCall Creek; one daughter Traci Spring (James McNeil) of Smithdale; 12 grandchildren: Dillon, Jackson, Dakota, Hayden, Chase, Madelyn, Marina, Brice, Isabella, Levi, Zoey and Abygail Spring;  sisters Gloria Spring Wicker (David), Shellah Spring Young (Travis), Georgia Spring Daughdrill (Chris);  brothers Joe Spring,  Johnny Spring (Betty); a sister-in-law Janice Spring; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Pallbearers are Jamie Spring, Josh Spring, Justin Spring, Jackson Spring, Dakota Spring, and Hayden Spring. Honorary pallbearers are all of Mr. Spring's grandchildren.