John Henry Mouchett

Published 11:26 am Thursday, September 8, 2011

STRAIGHT BAYOU — John Henry “J.H.” Mouchett died Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Rolling Fork. He was 90.

A native of Itta Bena, Mr. Mouchett had lived most of his life in the Straight Bayou community near Rolling Fork. He was an Army veteran and a retired farmer. He was a member of Straight Bayou Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Annie Laura Mouchett; and a nephew, Danny Kent.

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He is survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Straight Bayou Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Metcalf officiating. Burial will follow at Straight Bayou Cemetery under the direction of Glenwood Funeral Home in Rolling Fork. Visitation will be at the church Friday from 9 a.m. until the service.