Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for James Ricky Sistrunk, 71, of Columbia, who passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Forrest General Hospital. Interment will be at Pine Burr Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Columbia, Bro. Terry Rayborn will officiate the services..

The Sistrunk family will receive friends on Saturday evening, beginning at 12:00 pm until the hour of service of 2:00 pm at Hathorn Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his Father, James Wesley Sistrunk;  Mother, Martha Johnson Sistrunk;  three Brothers, Lavon Sistrunk, Allen Sistrunk and Paul Wesley Sistrunk.

He is survived by his Son, James Sistrunk (Chalisa) of Columbia, MS;  four Daughters, Angela Beach of Columbia, MS, Diane Kennedy (Herbert) of Jayess, MS, Katrina House (Jed) of Columbia, MS and Latasha Culpepper (James) of Columbia, MS;  two Brothers, Frankie Sistrunk and Reggie Sistrunk;  four Sisters, Nell McGill, Teresa Peak, Rita Henderson and Pauline Raynes;  12 Grandchildren;   3 Great Grandchildren;   A host of nephews, nieces, and friends.

Mr. Sistrunk will be carried to his final rest by those honored to serve as pallbearers; they include Brandon Peak, Desert Sistrunk, Tyler Bolin, Jonathan Jones, Lewis Herberger, and Kade Anderson.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.