Joseph Williams, Jr.

Mr. Joseph Williams, Jr., age 83, of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Williams was born in Ocean Springs, MS., and remained a lifelong resident. He was a veteran of the US Navy and the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding as a maintenance pipefitter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ophelia Williams, Sr., and three brothers, Albert Williams, Robert Williams and Everett Williams. Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Faye Parker Williams, two daughters, Carol (Mark) Petitjean and Sherri James, a son, Joey Williams, a sister, Alverta Sharp and eight grandchildren. On Saturday, June 5, 2010, there will be a 10 am graveside service at Crestlawn Memorial Park. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.