James M. Shows, 80, of Seminary, MS died Friday, November 25, 2016 at his residence in Seminary, MS. He was born Sunday, October 18, 1936 in Sanford, MS.

Visitation will be held Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Billy M. King Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 28, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Sanford Missionary Baptist Church in Sanford, MS. Burial will follow in Bryant Cemetery in Sanford, MS. Rev. Joe Lott and Rev. Wayne Woolwine will officiate. Billy M King Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601)765-1010

He is preceded in death by his parents - George L. Shows and Faye Shows, brother - MD Shows, sister - Florence Lott, brother - Gerald Shows,

Survivors include his wife of 59 years - Wana L. Shows, Seminary, son - James D. Shows (Susan), Seminary, son - John D. Shows (Kelly), Seminary, son - Maurice Shows (Lisa), Collins, son - Darren Shows (Tonya), Seminary, daughter - Karen Anglin (Chad), Seminary, daughter - Sharen Hicks (Scott), Seminary, 13 grand children and 9 great-grand children, brother - Larry Shows, Hattiesburg.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Hicks, Joshua Shows, Drew Shows, Brad Shows, Jared Shows, Brandon Black.

Honorary pallbearers will be Chad Anglin, Scott Hicks, Austin Conn, Levi Rogers, Matt Wise, Brantley Hicks.

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