Irwin W. "Bill" Bang

Mr. Irwin W. "Bill" Bang, age 86, of Vancleave, MS., died Tuesday, January 3, 2006, in Vancleave. Mr. Bang was a native and lifelong resident of Vancleave. He worked in pulpwood for many years then worked in the pole mill until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Galvin and Nancy Loper Bang, six sisters, and seven brothers. He is survived by a nephew, Chester Forehand. great-niece, Sonya Nash, and great-nephews, Chester Will Forehand and James Roland Forehand, all of Vancleave. Visitation will be on Friday, January 6, 2006, from 6-9 PM, at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. On Saturday, January 7, 2006, there will be a 2 PM church service at the Vancleave Holiness Church, where friends may call from 12 Noon until 2 PM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.