John Arthur Catt, 60, of Jayess, Mississippi, passed away January 21, 2021, at Forrest General
Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. Mr. Catt was also born in Hattiesburg, January 15, 1961, to
James Lonnie Catt and Dorothy Clara Beacham Catt. He was a member of Topeka Baptist Church
and a wonderful husband, brother, father, Papa, and friend. He taught each of his “babies”
the art of hunting and gardening. He was a true family man and treasured every moment
spent with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Hughey Catt, T.D. Catt, and Ray Catt;
and his sisters, Linda Lambert and Dora Dean Simpton
Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife, Kimberly Catt; children, Michael Pate (Ashley),
Lance Pate, Jordan Adams (Alexia), Crystal Westmoreland, Ashley Halford (Bobby); brothers,
Paul Catt (Gwyn), Mike Catt; sisters, Alice Lee (Bobby), Mary Case (Eddie), Amy Wages, Ruthie Stewart (Billy);
13 grandchildren, Stephanie Westmoreland, Lila Pate, Sarah Westmoreland, Canaa Pate, James Halford,
Kelsi Westmoreland, Brice Halford, Jace Halford, Raelyn Westmoreland, Cash Adams, Trey Sandifer,
Jayden Sandifer, and Bentleigh Sandifer. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews
and other loving family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
