James 'Pops' Harrelson

James “Pops” Harrelson, 72, died Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Perdido, Ala.

Mr. Harrelson was a native of Brooks, Ala. and had resided in Atmore for the past 50 years. He attended the New Hope Community Church.

The funeral was held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13, at New Hope Community Church with Bro. Malcolm Harrelson and Bro. J.P. Lambeth officiating. Burial followed at Traveler's Rest Cemetery with Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Harrelson is survived by two sons, Malcolm (Cheryl) Harrelson of Perdido, Ala. and Mikey (Shauna) Harrelson of Atmore; two daughters, Diane Boatwright of Perdido and Susie (Ronnie) Paul of Lottie, Ala.; one sister, Ella Mae McCarter of McKenzie, Ala.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr. Harrelson was preceded in death by his wife, Dottie Boutwell; one son, Robert Flowers; one daughter, Tammy Carpenter; his parents, Leonard and Eva Harrelson; one grandchild; and numerous siblings.