James Edward Nailling Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Edward Nailling of Paragould, Arkansas, who passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Edward Nailling to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Price Nailling and Violet Nailling; his sister Maxine Robinson; and his great grandchildren, Kadin and Kaydence Walters.

He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Nailing; his children, Terry Nailing (Trish), Mark Nailling (Mary), Billy Nailling (Marla), Jerry Don Nailling (Lesley), Jimmie Nell Jernigan (Danny), Trish Filas (Rick) and Jane Dowler (Doug); and his grandchildren, Nicole Barney (Jason), Courtney Glaus (Trey), Brittany Nailling, Audra Nailling (Jacob Whittle), Tyler Nailling, Jordan Nailling, Sarah Wilson (Kyle), Blair Clark (Trent), Amber Nailling, Tamra Nailling, Shannon Jernigan (Alisha), Brandon Jernigan (Mandi), Heather Lanier, Josh Kennemore, Derek Linehan (Rebecca), Chris Patterson (Kristen), Jennifer Shelton and Whitney Dowler. He is also survived by 30 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchildren.