James Franklin Eiland, 73, of Ellisville, Mississippi, passed away Monday January 31, 2022 at his residence in Ellisville, Mississippi. He was born Wednesday, January 12, 1949 in Laurel, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the Ellisville Funeral Home in Ellisville, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Ellisville Funeral Home.

Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 477-3797

He was retired from Masonite after 38 years. He was a member of Ellisville United Methodist Church. He loved hunting and fishing and woodworking. He loved his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; Oliver and Nancy Eiland and, four brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years Jean Eiland, son; James Franklin Eiland Jr. (Melissa); three daughters; Jeannie Marie Eiland (Rhonda), Julie Dianna Ward (Jason), and Jody Leann Windham. Twelve grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and one brother David Lavon Eiland.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com