James McPherson

James Aubrey “Jim” McPherson passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the age of 88. He was born on December 11, 1931 in El Dorado, Arkansas, the son of the late Floye Wheelus Thorpe and Henry Aubrey McPherson.

He is survived by his loving wife Mary Schillesci McPherson, together for 30 years; five children from previous marriages: Michael McPherson and wife Michele Morrison and David McPherson with Jacqueline Poet McPherson; Jennipher McPherson Spector and husband David Spector, Matthew McPherson and Jessica McPherson with the late Judy Freeland McPherson; and four grandchildren: Logan Spector-Watts and husband Benjamin Watts, Clay Spector, Mason Slavin and Julianna Hughes.

Jim McPherson served in the United States Marine Corps, stationed in San Diego, and later attended Louisiana Polytechnic Institute where he graduated in 1953. He went on to attend Loyola Law School in New Orleans, earning his degree in 1962. He practiced law in Louisiana, representing a diverse group of clients and handling numerous high-profile cases in a highly respected career that spanned more than 45 years. Outside of the courtroom, he had a passion for nature and spent much of his free time with family on his farm near Poplarville, Mississippi, eventually leaving New Orleans and settling there permanently.

Due to Covid-19, there will be a private family ceremony in Poplarville, where he will be laid to rest.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delise Rd., Pass Christian is serving the family. An online guestbook may be signed and condolences and photos shared at www.riemannfamily.com.