William Clay "Will" James, 28, of Coila, MS, died Saturday, August 29, 2020 in Greenwood, MS. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Coila Cemetery. Rev. Joseph Sansing will officiate.

William was born January 21, 1992 in Jackson, MS, to Ricky N.  James and Rena' Beckwith James, he lived most of his life in Carroll County. He was a graduate of North New Summit School, attended Carroll Academy and attended Holmes Community College. William was a small town guy who relished the country life and the ethics of the lifestyle that it entailed. He was always full of life, and joking around to keep everyone around him laughing. He was loved greatly by all that had the privilege of having known him. He worked in the construction business and was employed by P.T. Staples Construction. He was a member of Old Union Church of Christ in Carroll County.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, William Yancye, Sr. and uncle, William Yancye, Jr.

He is survived by his father, Ricky N. James of Carrollton, MS; mother, Rena' Beckwith James of Coila, MS; sisters, Terri Kay James of North Carrollton, MS, Jessica Lauren James Borries and husband Seth of Gautier, MS, Savannah Mosby James of Katy, TX, and Eliza Winston James of Katy, TX; brother, Tyler Andrew Brooks of North Carrolton, MS; grandparents, Imogene Beckwith Cox of  Ranger, GA, Betty Van Meter of North Carrollton, MS, and Charles and Sandra James of Coila, MS; special friend, Molly Upchurch of Cleveland, MS; and two nieces, Brinley Cole Young of Carrollton, MS, and Yancye Grace Borries of Gautier, MS.

Pallbearers will be Gary Bankston, Ganes Bankston, Cody Pugh, Jacob Bowlin, Cody Bellipanni, Austin Coppock, Dillon Coppock, Shane Steelman, and Byron Campbell.

Williams & Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.