Wallace Williams

Wallace D. Williams (72) otherwise known by all who loved him as Pops, entered his heavenly home to receive his eternal reward on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was a resident of Gulfport, Ms where he spent his time with his family, and was a devoted servant of the Lord.

Wallace was a native of Long Beach, Ms. He had many endeavors that were completed throughout his life. He was a Vietnam Veteran that served from March 13, 1968 to August 21, 1970 with the 121 United States Naval Construction Battalion.

Wallace became an ordained minister on December 18, 1988. He continued to dedicate his life to serving the Lord and teaching His word. He pastored a total of eight churches in Texas and Mississippi during his years in ministry. Wallace served as a State Missionary, and planted Divine Grace Baptist Mission in Long Beach, Ms in January 2004. Divine Grace Baptist Church was organized in March 2009 under Wallace’s faithful leadership and guidance. He served as a dedicated pastor there for 14 years until June 2018.

He joins many loved ones as they share their everlasting home. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Williams, his mother, Katherine Huffaman, step-father, Gerald Huffman, and sister, Nell Angus.

Wallace is survived by his treasured wife, Lois Williams of 54 years together with their son, Johnny Williams, his wife Neta Williams; his sisters, Rose Williams and Pamela Huffman.

He was blessed to have three grandchildren, Ashley Williams, Jonathan Williams, his wife Amanda, Cortney Pollard, her husband Drew; along with four great grandchildren; many more family members, brothers and sisters in Christ, and close friends.

Wallace was truly an inspiration to all who knew and loved him. He will be greatly missed by so many.

“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your FATHER which is in Heaven.”

Beloved Wallace, we bid the not farewell, but only for a little while goodnight.

Thou shalt rise soon at the first dawn of the resurrection day of the Redeemed. It is we who linger in the darkness, thou art in GOD’s own Light.

Our might too shall soon be passed and with it all our weeping. Then with thine our song shall greet the morning of a new day that knows no night.

Then at HIS voice thou shalt spring from the couch of the earth, fashioned like unto HIS glorious body. Until then beloved sleep.

“We praise GOD for thee, and expect to praise GOD with thee.”  Amen!

A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate his life at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Campground Baptist Church, 20577 Highway 53, Gulfport.

He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony in Allen Cemetery in Long Beach.