Frank Williams, Jr., 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at NMMC-Tupelo surrounded by his family. He was born on August 18, 1942, in Iuka, Mississippi, to Frank and Star Mae (Walker) Williams of Iuka, Mississippi.
Frank was a faithful member of Mt. Evergreen Church, where he served in so many capacities, but he especially loved being the door greeter on Sunday mornings and welcoming everyone in for worship. He was an electrician by trade, remaining a member of IBEW Local 852 until his death; however, he held many jobs over his life from owning a service station to serving his county as First District Supervisor from 1988-1992. He was well known for his years working in the maintenance department at NMMC-Iuka until Covid forced him to retire completely in 2020.
Frank graduated from Iuka High School in 1960 and served his country in the Army National Guard. Like many others in the 1960’s, after graduation, he moved to Chicago to find work. He found work there, but he also found the love of his life, a coalminer’s daughter from eastern Kentucky, Lana Gayle Lester. He worked as many as three jobs at a time there to support his growing family and save enough money to build a home in his beloved Iuka where his family would return in 1971. As soon as he returned to Iuka, he started acquiring land and cattle. Cattle farming was a passion he shared with his son, brothers, nephews, and eventually his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frank loved to work, so much so that his hobby was just that, working on the farm. He loved the Lord, his family, and people. He never met a stranger, and everyone was his neighbor.
Frank is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lana Gayle Williams of Iuka. His two daughters, Paula Michele Moore (Philip) of Iuka, Pamela Dawn Brown (Mike) of Iuka, and his son, Stephen Eric Williams (Salome) of Iuka; his grandchildren, Marli Blunt (Jordan), Jake Moore (Harlee), Grayson Sisung (Eli), Elijah Brown (Kaylee), Mickey Brown (Amanda), Shelley Williams (Nathan), Audrey Williams, Elisabeth Williams, and Meredith Williams; great-grandchildren, Vivian Blunt, Isla Reese Blunt, Cutler Moore, Miller Frank Moore, Ella Mae Brown, Addi Kate Brown, Walker Brown, Ruby Brown, Benjamin Brown, John Henry Williams, Alexandra Williams; sisters, Star Ann Hy (Ron) and Jane Robinson (Sidney), a sister-in law Kathy Williams (Issac), and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Star Mae Williams, his brothers Donnie and Issac Williams, and a sister-in-law, Dora Williams (Donnie).
Visitation is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, Visitation will continue on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Services are scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Bro. Michael Lambert. Burial will follow in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clint Robinson, Heath Robinson, Luke Robinson, John Williams, Todd Williams, Tony Williams, David Whitfield, and Keith McNeely. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Bullard and the 4:30 A.M. Wellness Center Group.
The family wishes to thank NMMC-Tupelo for their compassion and care and their family, friends and church family for their faithful prayers and comfort during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Mt. Evergreen Cemetery Fund.
