Service Details
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.
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.
Sheila Grandy says
My condolences to the family of Wesley, may God comfort you all during this time. He will truly be missed and loved by many, I’ll also miss his helpful ways, he was a good man.
Therita Bogan Harris says
My Condolences To The Nesbitt Family
Lonnie grandberry says
Going to miss take care of u old men
The Cark Family. says
Our sincere condolences to the Nesbitt family during this time of sorrow. May the lord continue to bless this family in jesus name.🙏
Felicia carter-sanders says
My cousin and friend BLESS him and will be dearly missed love cousin felicia Carter
Kenneth and Helen Lumpkin says
Praying for the family of James Wesley Nesbitt, in the loss of your love one .may God give you peace. My condolences to the family.
Ann Kirkwood says
Prayers and condolences to Wesley’s family and friends. I pray that the family will find strength and comfort in knowing that God is in control and He does not make mistakes. I will remember Wesley as fun loving type of guy. Rest in peace Wesley.
Godfrey & Tara Campbell says
My condolences and prayers to The Nesbitt family.
SK n Marilyn Pearson ( Williams) says
Our Condolences
Valencia Davidson- Tucker says
My Condolences to the family on your lost / brother father
Pat McMillian & family says
Deepest condolences to the Nesbitt family.