James was born November 9, 1949, to Irby and Nancy Wright Wilder. His love of journalism I in high school, led him to answer the call to serve our country in the United States Army on December 11, 1970.
James is survived by his son, Eddie Mullinex and wife, Hellen, of Columbus, Mississippi; and his three sisters, Alice Eubanks Gully and husband, Mark, of Louisville; Billie Taylor, of Crawford, Mississippi; and Mary Ann Gregg. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters: Sandra Partridge and Martha Easom.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
