James Arthur Merrell, 67 of Soso, MS passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born Tuesday, February 15, 1955, in Heidelberg, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel, MS. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, MS. Burial will follow in Shady Grove First Baptist Church Cemetery of Heidelberg. Bro. Jim Taylor will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. 601-649-3342

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Vermell West Merrell, son, Kevin Donald Merrell, brother, David Merrell.

Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Mona Musgrove Merrell, son, Michael Merrell, daughter, Ashley Barlow (Heath), son, Austin Bynum (Beth), grandchildren, Melanie Merrell, Kevin Merrell, Hunter Barlow, Bryleigh Barlow, Blaine Bynum, sister, Linda Jenkins, nieces, Ashley Jenkins, Alison Jenkins, Olivia Merrell.

Pallbearers will be David Thomas, Eddie Knotts, Robert Barnes, Chad Anderson, Donnie Bryant, and Randall Musgrove.

Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Ward, Blaine Bynum, and Tony Herrington.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com