David Cecil

Williams

David Cecil Williams, born October 5, 1941, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home in Vicksburg on November 9, 2026, after a long illness.

David was the son and only child of Percy Ollie (Peewee) and Annie Conrad Williams, who predeceased him.

David lived in Vicksburg most of his life and attended and proudly graduated from Culkin Academy High School. He retired after a career spanning many years, from Illinois Central Railroad. He was an avid sportsman for many years, and was a member of several deer camps in the area, including Jerdan’s and Section 8.

In 1985 he married Christine (Chris) Hall and she has been by his side since, providing loving companionship and care, especially during his illness for the last few years.

In more recent years, David and Chris took up golf and they spent many hours playing around Vicksburg and Louisville, forming many friendships through their beloved sport, especially at Clearcreek.

David will be missed by all, and leaves behind a big, loving family, including son, Shawn Williams and his wife, Vickie of Redwood, and daughters, Suzanne Jackson, and her husband Darryl of Butler, Alabama, Kerry Howell of Vicksburg, and Angie Howell of Chicago, Illinois. He also leaves grandchildren, Kaleb Shawn Williams, Michael Kinstley, Jay Jackson, Madelyn Jackson Young, Tristan Howell, Gracie Howell, and Paul Cho, in addition to fourteen great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by many cousins and friends.

David and wife, Christine were faithful longtime members of Bovina Baptist Church, although he was unable to attend in person for the last several years due to his declining health.

A visitation will be held Friday, November 13, from 9 to 10 AM, at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue, with graveside services to follow at Vicksburg Cedar Hill Cemetery. Donnie Cain will officiate. Pallbearers will be Shawn Williams, Tristan Howell, Caleb Shawn Williams, Mark Presley, Darryl Jackson, Jr. and Roy Williams.