“Huckleberry” David Edward Williams, 75, resident of Blue Mountain, departed this life on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Resthaven Nursing Home following an extended illness.
Funeral Services honoring the life of Mr. Williams will be at 11 AM Saturday, February 11, 2023 in the Heritage Chapel of the Ripley Funeral Home with Bro. Doc Shelton officiating. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 8 PM on Friday evening, February 10, 2023 and will continue from 9 AM until 11 AM on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Ripley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery.
Mr. Williams was born on October 27, 1947, the son of the late Albert and Myrtle Carson Williams. He received his education in the Blue Mountain Public School System and was a valued employee with the State of Mississippi in the highway maintenance division for over 25 years before retiring.
A faithful member of Bluff Springs Baptist Church, Mr. Williams, or known by many as “Huckleberry” found much pleasure in hunting, fishing, making new friends, watching westerns and wrestling on television, talking on the CB radio, listening to dogs run at the fox and coyote pins and aggravating the neighbors.
Mr. Williams will never know how much of a positive impact he had on his family, friends, and all those who had the pleasure of knowing him will miss him greatly.
Those left to cherish memories include his devoted wife of 53 years, Joyce Williams of Blue Mountain, one daughter, Teressa Williams of Blue Mountain, a brother-in-law, Chris Cox of Dumas, two very special grandchildren, Tyler and Austin Bryant of Hickory Flat and his beloved canine companion, Bruno.
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