Braxton, MS
Funeral Home
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home
Visitation
Service
10 am, Saturday May 16, 2026, Star Baptist Church, Star, MS
Obituary
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 Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on April 11, 2026, and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Sergeant First Class William “Bill” McLain Lamkin Jr., age 77, Braxton, MS who served in the 113tg MP Company, 210thh Finance Battalion and Joint Force Headquarters has departed and gone to a better place with our Lord and Savior. Bill had worked full-time and retired with the USPFO for Mississippi.
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 Soldier. 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 Soldier has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life”.
Obituary, visitation and service details:
William McLain Lamkin Jr., 77 of Braxton, MS went to be with his Lord on Saturday April 11, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday May 16, 2026 at Star Baptist Church in Star, MS at 10:00 AM. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall is in charge of arrangements. 601-847-4401.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lamkin Sr. and Jane Douglas Lamkin; and one brother, Douglas Lamkin.
Mr. Lamkin loved music, reading, animals, and especially his wife’s cookies. He was married for thirty-eight years to the love of his life, Harriet. For thirty-five years, he served in the National Guard. A devoted Christian, he was a member of Star Baptist Church. Mr. Lamkin attended Provine High School and earned a master’s degree from Mississippi College. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of thirty-eight years, Harriet Blakeney Lamkin; best friends, Mary Ann Blakeney and Linda Croft Poole; three sisters-in-law, Marilyn Bray, Meg Williams, and Lucy Tullos; neighbors, Gary and Tracy Mendow and a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to Star Baptist Church or any no kill animal shelter.