Michael Alan Williams, Sr.

Michael Alan Williams, Sr, age 61, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Ladell Fillingame Williams.

Michael is survived by his wife of 33 years, Rebecca Williams; his father, Hardy Williams; his children, Michael Alan Williams, Jr. and Robert Andrew Williams; and his siblings, Pamela Williams Lombardo (Andrew) and Sandra Williams Kelley (Bill).

Michael was born in Jackson, MS and graduated high school in Starkville, MS. He attended Mississippi State University and was part of Delta Chi Fraternity. He worked for McElroy Truck Lines Inc., and had previously owned his own bread delivery business, Williams Wholesale. Michael had a NRA marksmanship qualification and he was an expert in the NRA Tactical Handgun, March 11, 2006. Michael received a Little League Football trophy in 1971 for Grittest and a trophy in 1974 for #1 Defender. Michael enjoyed barbecue competitions.

He was the greatest husband and dad. He will be forever loved and missed.

A visitation will be on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 10 AM until 11 AM at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19160 Commission Road, Long Beach. The funeral service will be at 11 am in the funeral home chapel, followed by interment at Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens.  

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.