Jimmy Ralph Williams

June 17, 1945 – February 3, 2023

Eupora, Mississippi

Jimmy Ralph Williams, age 77, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, surrounded by his family at Baptist Memorial in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born on June 17, 1945, to George Washington and Annie Holloway Williams.

Jimmy was a lifetime resident of Eupora. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish. Among some of his favorite things to do were cooking, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and talking to everyone. His family will remember him most as being a caregiver to all. Jimmy served in the United States Army for a total of 33 years where he retired as a Staff Sargent. He served two tours, one in Vietnam and one in Iraq, where his son toured with him. He was an active member of Montevista Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Myra L. Williams of Eupora, Mississippi; one son, Lamar Williams (Patti) of Calhoun City, Mississippi; one daughter, Nichole Williams of Eupora, Mississippi; one brother, Howard Williams of Louin, Mississippi; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George Washington and Annie Holloway Williams; five brothers, Robert Williams, George Lee Williams, James Williams, Frank Williams, and Ed Williams; and two sisters, Lucy Cooper and Virgie Wilkerson.

Funeral Services for Jimmy Ralph Williams will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Montevista Baptist Church in the Montevista Community. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Wise Reed Funeral Home in Eupora, Mississippi from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Burial will follow at Montevista Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating the services will be Brother Tim Hudson and Brother Howard Rodgers. Pallbearers are Brandon Baggett, Cory Baggett, Sherman Brown, Cody Smith, Ken Smith, and Bubba Wright. Honorary pallbearers are Tyler Brown, Tanner Brown, Jacob Williams, Bobby Helms, and Davey Williams. Wise Reed Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.