Jay "Jaybo" Colten Hollingsworth

Jay Colten Holingsworth, age 37, passed away on March 19, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on May 9, 1988.   Jay was a 2006 graduate of Lake High School and was known for his big heart, his love for his family, and his love for the outdoors.  

Jay was preceded in death by his maternal grandparent, Benny Burt, maternal great-grandparents Charlie and Erma Burt, RL and Martha Alford, paternal great-grandparents Bidwell and Udell Hollingsworth, Pete and Velma Jennings.  He is survived by his daughter, Anna Rae Hollingsworth, and girlfriend, Shylow Miller. He is survived by his mother, Melissa Bell (Bobby), and father, Shane Hollingsworth, his maternal grandparents, Janice Burt Courtney (Doug), and Huey and Tootsie Bell, paternal grandparents Baker and Lynda Hollingsworth, his siblings, Justin Hollingsworth (Hannah), Jessie Gray (Devin), Charlie Bell (Brianna), Steven Bell (Shelby), and Haley Foster (Mike).

Jay is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews: Bailey Nelson, Zoey Hollingsworth, Easton Bell, Harper Bell, Scarlette Gray, Everly Gray, Amelia Bell, Elijah Foster, Weslie Bell, and Noah Wooten. 

Jay was also excited to be an uncle to twin boys, Kashton and Karter, who will make their arrival soon.