Kolby Caleb Gann

Kolby Caleb Gann, 23 of West Point, MS, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Bro. Kenny Gardner officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.

Kolby was born April 18, 2003, in Northport, Alabama, to Tabitha Gann Weatherspoon. He was a graduate of Itawamba Agricultural High School, Class of 2021. Kolby was employed at Southeastern Environmental Services in West Point, MS. He was extraordinarily smart and creative. Kolby loved everyone, and everyone loved him; to know him was to love him. He was one of the sweetest souls we ever knew. His kindness, joy, and laughter will be deeply missed forever. Kolby was deeply in tune with his and others' feelings. He possessed a beautiful, empathetic nature. When Kolby put his mind to it, it got done. His car was his pride and joy; he was so proud of that Mustang. Kolby was truly amazing and will forever be missed. We love you, Kolby!

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Shirley Ann Jones Weatherspoon, great-grandmother, Sara Simpson, and great-grandfather, Johnny Virgil Simpson.

Kolby is survived by his mother, Tabitha Weatherspoon; father, Antonio Weatherspoon; sisters, Kyndal Weatherspoon, Alexis Archibald, and Kandence Betts; brothers, Ra’Kwan (Mckenzie) Betts, Melik Betts, and Jayden Betts; grandparents, Shelia Diane Gann, Mark Steven Gann, Sr., and Eddie (LaJoyce) Weatherspoon; uncles, Mark Steven Gann, Jr. and Kevin Weatherspoon; aunt, Chante’ Weatherspoon; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; and father, Carlos (Katrina) Betts.