James “Jimmy” Hatcher Eiland, Jr. passed away on October 1, 2016, surrounded by his family. Jimmy was born on July 10, 1941, in New Orleans, La. He was a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, owned a trucking company, and was employed by Southwest Distributors as a salesman. He coached football for many years and had a love for the game. Jimmy cherished spending time with his family and his loyal German Shepard, Hachi.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents: James and Viola Eiland. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Kay Williamson Eiland; two sons: Trey Eiland and Brent Garner; two daughters: Kim Hanberry and Shannon Thornton; a sister, Mary Hailey; six grandchildren: Eric, Austin, Brandon, Dalton, Cheyenne, and Kennedy; a niece, Tracy and a nephew, Jim.
Visitation will be on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Forrest Funeral Home, from 11-1:00pm, with the service to follow at 1:00 in Forrest Chapel. Interment will be at Roseland Park Cemetery.