Willie Eugene (Bill) Sumrall Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Willie Eugene Sumrall passed away on February 9, 2022 at his home with loved ones by his side. Willie Sumrall (Bill) was born May 28, 1939. He was a very hard worker all of his life. He loved his family and friends whole heartedly. He was a pillar of his community and church. He was always ready and willing to help anyone in need. Even though he will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him, this is not the end for him, but only the beginning as he enters the kingdom of heaven. He was preceded in death by his mother, Olean Sumrall; father, Lloyd Sumrall; daughter, Jo Ann Keys; sisters, Martha Gardner, Jane Wages, and Jenell Laughlin; and brothers, Jerry Sumrall (Sambo), Frankie Sumrall, Joe Sumrall, David Sumrall, Earl Sumrall, Wayne Sumrall, and Vondell Sumrall. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Juanita Sumrall; daughter, Tammy Byrd; grandchildren, Chelsea Hilburn, Nicole Steel, and Shonda Landry; six great grandchildren; sisters, Marlene Clark and Lucy Beck; and his brother, Buford Sumrall. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, George Walters and sister-in-law, Carolyn Walters, who went above and beyond in his last years. Pallbearers are Mike Wages, Conner McCranney, Jerry Sumrall, Scott Sumrall, Hunter Sumrall, and Dalton Geiger. Honorary pallbearers are Danny Ray Byrd and Brent Hilburn. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12th at Memory Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 13th at Oakland Grove Church in the Rustin community of Laurel, MS followed by a graveside service at Oakland Grove Church Cemetery. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Willie Eugene (Bill) Sumrall

May 28, 1939 - February 9, 2022