Jackson
Willard A. Mauldin

Funeral services for Willard Mauldin will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Smyrna Baptist Church. Mr. Mauldin passed away from this life on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in Jackson. Willard Mauldin was 77 years 11 months and 13 days of age.

Reverend Gary Bridges will officiate and Mrs. Ann Ingram will provide the musical service. Interment will be in the Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery.

Wade Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers will be Steve Mauldin, Justin Mauldin, Randy Carter, Mason Stringer, Larry Pace, and Kelton Freeman. Mark Mauldin, Shannon McGregor, and J.D. Runnels will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

Willard A. Mauldin was born on Saturday, December 3, 1938 in Covington County to Clarence and Elizabeth Susan Ward Mauldin. Mr. Mauldin was a farmer and a retired machinist. Mr. Mauldin was a veteran of The U.S. Army and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.

Mr. Mauldin was preceded in death by his mother and father; his son, Billy Darryl Mauldin; and a brother, Oscar Mauldin.

Survivors are his wife of 55 years, Louise Mauldin of Seminary; 1 brother, Randy Mauldin and his wife Marilyn of Sumrall; 3 sisters, Judy Baughman and her husband Thurman of Pachuta, Carolyn Bullock and her husband Richard of Glendale, AZ; and Teresa McRaney of Bassfield; and a host other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at Smyrna Baptist Church.