Mr. James L. McPherson Jr.

****A VISITATION & FUNERAL SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR MR. JAMES L. MCPHERSON JR. WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024, AT OUR FUNERAL HOME. ****NOTE: PLEASE SEE THE VISITATION & SERVICES TIMES LISTED BELOW ****MASKS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. WE WILL PROVIDE HAND SANITIZER WHEN ENTERING OUR BUILDING. ***If you have any questions, please contact us at: (269) 342-1000 ________________________________________ James L. McPherson departed this life May 10, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 23, 1955 in Okolona, MS to the late James L McPherson Sr and Lorrene McPherson. He accepted Christ at an early age at New Hebron Church in Okolona MS. He received an early education at Fannie Carter High School in Okolona MS. He relocated to Kalamazoo, MI in 1980, where he remained until death. He was known best for his sense of humor, and his one-of-a-kind laugh. James loved hunting and fishing with his favorite buddy Dave Buchanan. He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma Norman-McPherson; parents James L McPherson, Sr. and Lorrene McPherson, Grandparents Molly Love Dopson, Eldora Taylor and Joe McPherson, Grandson Axzavious Bailey, Brothers Dexter McPherson, William Earl Collins, Cabley and Conrad Townsend, Nephew Dontae McPherson, Aunts Cora White, and Tessie L Bowen, Uncle William Lagrone. He is survived by his step-mother Cercellia McPherson of Shannon, MS, son Xzavious Small of Okolona MS, Sister Mary McPherson of Kalamazoo, MI Brother WC (Jake) McPherson of Houston, MS, Step-Children Artesia Norman of Kalamazoo, MI, Travis (Tanya), Jacob (Janneen), Mannix Brown all of Kalamazoo, Mark Brown of Grand Rapids MI, Autreale (Dana),Mary Shief, Anthony Allen, Arthur (Tekisha) Norman all of Kalamazoo MI, Courtney (Stephanie) Norman of Grand Rapid MI; Aunts Rose Boone of Kalamazoo, MI, Annie Thompson of Shannon, MS, Margie Lean Taylor of Houston, MS. Uncle Jessie Taylor of Kalamazoo, MI. Sister in Law Mary Helen Collins of Okolona, MS, Christine (Dave) Thurman, Joanne Warford, Verline Brown all of Kalamazoo; Grandchildren, Jamari, Jalen, Artevion, Jaishon, and Bella who was truly a PawPaw’s girl. James was loved and adopted as a brother by the Buchanan boys Brad, Jerry, and his long-time brother and friend Dave Buchanan. Dave and James have been joined at the hip since the early age of 3 years old. He also will leave to cherish his friends William Earl Crockett, and George McMillan of Kalamazoo, MI. He is also survived and will be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. James L. McPherson Jr.

March 23, 1955 - May 10, 2024