James Wesley Nesbitt age 73 passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, of natural causes. James was born in New Albany, Mississippi, on May 10, 1950, to James Howard Nesbitt and Hazel Alexander. James enjoyed sports in his youth, he was a known track star in high school, setting many records, and had a passion for math which he helped many family members conquer Trigonometry and Calculus. James married young to his high school sweetheart Richetta and from them came three beautiful sons. Left to cherish James's beautiful memories, are his loving children, Alonzo (Tanesia) Nesbitt, Marcus (Lisa) Nesbitt, and Toriano (Lorry) Perkins; grandchildren Davaile, Sherod, Marquan Nesbitt, and Torre Perkins, Javaris Perkins, Jayven Cole-Perkins, great-grandchildren, Saniya, Shalaya, Kaleb, Shyla & Darnell Nesbitt; siblings, Hazel Lee Muhammad, George L. Nesbitt, Nettie Pearl Nesbitt, Diane (Darren) Taylor, Roche (Greg) Hunter. He was preceded in death by both parents; brother, James A. Nesbitt; sisters, Mary Nell Gentry and Debra (Robert) Jenkins; brother, Armando Nesbitt; his son, James (Poppa) Wesley Nesbitt Jr.; grandson, Brandon Nesbitt, and granddaughter, Tiffany Nesbitt, and many dear nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Homegoing Service for James will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 11:00AM. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 10:00AM-11:00AM. James will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery.