James Edward Oswalt
December 15, 1935 – September 23, 2024
A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. James Edward Oswalt passed away peacefully at Diversicare of Eupora at the age of 88.
He is survived by his wife Margaret McCarter-Oswalt, they were married for 63 years.
He was born in Mathiston, Mississippi on December 15, 1935. His childhood was spent in Webster County, Mississippi instilled a lifelong passion for helping others, farming, and an incredible work ethic. James and Margaret first met and bonded over their mutual appreciation for their large families and faith. They shared this throughout their long and happy marriage.
Oswalt served the United States Army for the years of 1957-1964. He served in Korea for two years as Military Police along the DMZ line.
After his military service, he worked in the furniture manufacturing industry for Mississippi Products Incorporated, DeSoto Furniture Manufacturing Company and Hood Furniture Incorporated all operated in the same location in Jackson, Mississippi. He worked in the industry for 41 years until his retirement. He served in the position of Director of Shipping and Receiving.
He was a graduate of Cumberland High School in Cumberland, Mississippi. The school is currently known as East Webster High School.
His hobbies included gardening, auto racing, fishing, and hunting on his land. He discontinued his love of fishing after he couldn’t compete with his McCarter family.
He leaves behind his child, James Ronald Oswalt of Tupelo, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his youngest son Tony Keith Oswalt.
Oswalt leaves behind two siblings. Roy Oswalt of Mantee, Mississippi and Inez Holloway of Brandon, Mississippi and Sister-In Law Johnnie Oswalt of Eupora, Mississippi.
Proceeding him are his brother and sisters. John David Oswalt, Laura Vail, Louise White. His parents were George and Lula Oswalt.
He leaves behind three grandsons and one granddaughter, Aubrey James Oswalt of El Paso, Texas, Hayden Reed McCarter Oswalt of El Paso, Texas, Zachary Hyde Oswalt of Brandon, Mississippi. His granddaughter Morgan Elise Oswalt resides in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Also, his daughter in law Carmen Hyde-Oswalt of Brandon, Mississippi. His only great-grandchild Aly-Rae James Oswalt resides in El Paso, Texas.
The pallbearers will be Doug Holloway, John McCarter, Danny Vail, Hunter Roberts, Zachary Oswalt and Aubrey Oswalt. The alternate pallbearer will be Timothy Oswalt.
The funeral will be held at Wise-Reed Funeral Home in Eupora, Mississippi with burial following at Mount Hope Church of Christ in the Dancy Community in Webster County. The services will be officiated by Brother Shawn Nygard of Midway Church of Christ of Maben, Mississippi. All friends and family are welcome.