\ James W. Ertle, 87, passed away Sunday May 30th at his home after a lengthy illness.Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5 until 8pm, with funeral services 11am Thursday June 3rd at Chancellor Funeral Home Byram. Interment to follow in Melrose Baptist Church Cemetery.\ \ Mr. Ertle was a machinist for School Pictures and a Baptist. He severed in the U.S. Navy.\ \ Survivors include sons James E. Ertle of Jackson and Steve M. Ertle (Janice) of Phoenix, AZ; Grandchildren Lauria Ertle of Baton rouge, LA, Clint Ertle (Dawn) of Byram and Andrew Ertle of Phoenix, AZ; great grandchildren Warren and Payton Ertle of Byram.\ \