James Benton Pollan, 89, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023. He was a native of Drew, Mississippi and was a star football player while he attended high school in Charleston, Mississippi. While in the Air Force he met Elouise, "the love of his life" and after a short courtship were married. He received his BA degree while in Hawaii, and later in life earned his Masters and Ph.D. He was an active member at Liberty Baptist Church serving as a deacon, he participated in Liberty Builders and served on the Finance and Budget committees. James was also a Mason. When he was not at church or with friends, he and Elouise loved to spend time together traveling or going on a cruise.

He was preceded in death by his son Lee and his daughter Bambi Lynn. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years and four months, Elouise; two grandsons Jacob Charles Selby (Dallas) and Michael James Selby and four great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 5, 2024 at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home at 11:00 AM followed by a funeral service at noon. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park with military honors.