Richard Eugene Catlett

Richard Eugene Catlett, 63, of Nesbit, Mississippi, passed away on October 30, 2025.

He was born on November 13, 1961, in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from Southaven High School in Southaven, Mississippi. Richard worked in the trucking industry as a dock manager before spending the rest of his career as a self-employed mechanic — there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix. He was known for his strong work ethic, his ability to solve any problem, and his deep commitment to providing for his family. Richard was a devoted husband, father, and brother, and he was affectionately known as “Poppi” by his grandchildren.

His greatest pride and joy were his girls and his grandbabies, whom he loved fiercely. He was hardworking, tender-hearted, and always willing to lend a hand — traits that touched everyone who knew him.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Jackie Catlett; his daughters, Lauren Catlett-Parks and her husband Andrew of Hernando, Mississippi, Kristen Catlett-Wallace and her husband Christian of Horn Lake, Mississippi, Candace Yosten and her husband Shawn of Nesbit, Mississippi, Lindsey Stewart of Nesbit, Mississippi, and Kim Utley and her husband Philip of Hernando, Mississippi.

He is also survived by two sisters, Susan Eubanks and her husband Claxton of Hernando, Mississippi, and Sherri Richardson and her husband John of Tupelo, Mississippi; as well as his cherished grandchildren: Landon, Finnegan, Emily, Sullivan, Ethan, and Brooks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Elizabeth Catlett, and his sister, Linda Busby.

Richard will be remembered for his unwavering work ethic, his kindness, his humor, and the profound love he had for his family.