George Wayne Williams

1939 - 2017

George Wayne Williams obituary, 1939-2017, Clinton, MS

BORN

1939

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Lakewood Funeral Home

6011 CLINTON BLVD

Jackson, Mississippi

George Williams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 1, 2017.

G. Wayne Williams of Clinton, MS passed away on Sept. 30 at the age of 78. Born in McComb, MS on August 16, 1939 to Dalton and Myra D. Williams.



Wayne graduated from McComb High School and attended Southwest Community College. He continued his education at the University of Mississippi where he obtained his pharmacy degree in 1964. His career path included 30 years in sales for the Upjohn Drug Company, working in Lake Charles, LA, Clarksdale, MS, and Jackson, MS. After retiring from Upjohn, he practiced pharmacy in many venues before his second retirement from Walgreen’s in Clinton, MS.



Wayne was a faithful member of Morrison Heights Baptist Church in Clinton for 45 years, serving many years as an usher and enjoyed a mission trip to Israel in 2008.



He was named a Paul Harris Fellow during his many years in the Rotary Club. Over the years of his career, he received many awards for excellence in sales.



Wayne leaves his wife of 55 years, Lynda Ely Williams, daughters Tracy May (Gary) of Raymond, Wendy Starr of Nashville, and son Guy Williams of Nashville. Other family include his sisters Ava Jean Sanderson Herring of Hattiesburg, Nancy Cheatham (Tom) of Madison, and brother Jim Williams (Pamela) of Pearl. His grandchildren Garett May (Leeann) of Madison, Cameron May of Ridgeland, Savannah Starr of Nashville, Callie Williams and Julia Williams of Ohio, and his precious great grandchildren Gracen and Caroline May of Madison.



Funeral will be Saturday, October 7th at Morrison Heights Baptist Church. Visitation 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m.



A special “thank you” to Valerie McDonald, his caregiver, the Clinton Fire Department, and all the medical staff at Merit Health Central. Memorials may be made to the Morrison Heights Baptist Church building fund.

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October 7, 2017

Jerrydean Cunningham

Mary and to the family, I was so very sorry about the passing of Brother Williams, my church member. But as you and I know THE MOST HIGH GOD knows best. I continue to pray for you and your family ,that GOD will continue to give you strength to get stronger each day. May THE MOST HIGH GOD continue to bless and keep you and your family.

October 7, 2017

Jerrydean Cunningham

Mary and to the family , my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and the family. The loss of a love one is very hard, but God knows best, as you know. But find comfort to know that Brother Williams has passed on and he is with THE MOST HIGH GOD!!! He will surely be missed , but remember, it will get better as you and I continue to pray for God's to give you strength each day. May THE MOST HIGH GOD continue to keep and bless
you and the family.

October 6, 2017

Ellen Guillory

Lynda, I was so very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was such a precious person and I always enjoyed talking with him. Please know that my love and thoughts are with you and the children during this difficult time. Remembering all of you in my prayers.

October 6, 2017

Judy and Jerry Parrott

Lynda and family, Thinking of you during this difficult time. Jerry and I are out of town and will not be able to attend the service, but want you to know you are in our prayers.

October 2, 2017

Miriam Zeigler

To Mary and your family:
George was a dear friend to all. We are so glad we had the opportunity to know him and enjoy
the times we spent with you and him during church
visits and all the gatherings we attended with you
and George. His kindness will never be forgotten.

September 28, 2017

To the Williams Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

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