Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
2:37 pm Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Jack Wayne Williams

Jack Wayne Williams, age 76, Russellville, passed away May 31 at his residence.

Jack was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of East Side Church of Christ.

The visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. June 1 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. June 2 at Spry Memorial Chapel with Bro. Johnny Richardson, Bro. Jackie Richardson and Bro. Mike Morrow officiating. The burial was at Knights of Pythias Cemetery.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 58 years, Mary Ann Williams; sons, Tommy Williams and wife Tina and Timmy Williams and wife Annette; grandson, Corey Williams and wife Jenny; granddaughter, Cortny Williams; sister, Sue Poston and husband Raymond; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Ruth Williams; brothers, Quinnice Williams, Quinton Williams and Ray Williams; and sister, Odessa Simpson.

The pallbearers will be Norris Duncan, Scot Wigington, Bill Thompson, Bob Hamilton, Lex Tiffin, Milton Harris, Mark Williams and Jesus Guerrero.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Jamie Lane and the staff of Gentiva Hospice for their love and care through this difficult time.

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