Florence, MS
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Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home
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Private Family Services
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Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:
Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.
In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.
Another great Airman and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on January 14, 2026 and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Senior Master Sergeant Walter Lee Williams, of Richland, MS, age 75, who had served within the MSANG within the 172nd Civil Engineering Squadron, 172nd Airlift Wing has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord. Williams had also worked as a full-time state employee with the 172nd CES.
It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country. A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.
Rest in Peace Airman. We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.
You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.
Another great Airman has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Airman for Life”.
Obituary, Visitation, and Service details:
Walter Lee Williams, 75, of Richland, Mississippi entered the gates of heaven and reunited with loved ones on February 5, 2026, after a brief illness.
Walter was born on July 6, 1950, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi to Mr. Leon Williams and Mrs. Catherine Hart.
After graduating high school Walter attended Holmes Junior College studying art. He was a master artist of pen and ink. He left college and entered the Mississippi National Guard serving his country in the for 32 years working up to the rank of Senior Master Sargent with the Civil Engineers division. When he was not serving his country, you could find him building models of tanks, naval ships, and aircraft which he enjoyed greatly. But the things he enjoyed most were spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years Perri Germany Williams; son, Walter B. Williams (Marsha); and grandchildren, Ian and James Williams.
The family will hold private services.