James Keith Earby passed away June 19, 2017, at the age of 54.

He was born March 18, 1963, to the late James Clinton and Virginia Earby.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray Earby and Billy T. Poynor Sr.; and nephew, Billy T. Poynor Jr.

He is survived by his sister, Stephanie Tarver; brother, Ronald Edward Earby Sr.; nephews, Shannon Poynor, Brian Tarver and Ronald Edward Earby Jr.; nieces, Krystal Earby, Jessica Earby and Mallory Earby; and special friends, Cecil Moton, Ann Moton, Jacqueline Chandler, Rosie Small and Nate Smith.

Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday evening at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at a later time at New Live Oak Cemetery.