of Helena, AR
March 1, 1961 - May 14, 2017
Mark Anthony Williams, age 56, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017, in Helena. Mark was born March 1, 1961 to Jim Williams and the late Yvonne Tenhet Vaught.
Mark spent most of his life working on riverboats. Many of those years as a pilot and/or captain and he was a longtime employee of Jantran Inc., in Rosedale, Mississippi. He began his career with Helena Marine Service and later moved to Jantran.
He loved his family and friends deeply. He had a loving and generous heart and was always willing to help others. It would take a book to list all the things he did for other people. He professed his faith in our Lord just a few weeks before his death.
He is survived by his dad and stepmother, Jim and Hazel Williams; his son, Cory Williams of Searcy, Arkansas; brothers, Jim E. Williams of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Ernest Todd, Jr. of Friars Point, Mississippi; and a sister, Leslie Mudaheranwa of Tulare, California.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Yvonne Vaught.
Memorials may be made to Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.
A memorial service for Mark Williams will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2017 at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, 801 Airport Road, West Helena, Arkansas.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home has charge of arrangements (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook may be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
Well ur very fortunate Mark, u got out of this hell hole (earth). I met u in school the 7th grade. I liked u the moment I saw you, so tall and skinny. l was short and very plump! I could hear it now Laural and Hardy!! So I became a good friend. It stayed that way until 1980. After the thing with KD I needed u. You were there & glad to help me. Being the girl, I fell HARD for u of course, This went on until late 1984. I remember the slob your knob haints. I told you what would nappen if you brought the haints around, you did and that was the end of us. I was so broken hearted over this I never talked to you again. Until 2015 (I think) I am so sorry for what I did to you then I had no choice I could not let my mom know who you were, it would have been a hullalue, l love u then I love you still I always have and I always will!!!!!!!!
Well ur very fortunate Mark, u got out of this hell hole (earth). I met u in school the 7th grade. I liked u the moment I saw you, so tall and skinny. l was short and very plump! I could hear it now Laural and Hardy!! So I became a good friend. It stayed that way until 1980. After the thing with KD I needed u. You were there & glad to help me. Being the girl, I fell HARD for u of course, This went on until late 1984. I remember the slob your knob haints. I told you what would napped if you brought the haints around, you did and that was the end of us. I was so broken hearted over this I never talked to you again. Until 2015 (I think) I am so sorry for what I did to you then I had no choice I could not let my mom know who you were, it would have been a hullalue, l love u then I love you still I always have and I always will!!!!!!!!
Mark the 8 yrs we had together were a jurnery that ended way to soon. U were part of my famıiy and ı mıss u too much
Dear Jim and Hazel,
I was so sorry to read of Mark's death. I know Jimmy would want to join me in extending sincerest sympathy for your great loss. I send love from both of us, Peggy Webster
My brother was a truely special person. I will miss him even more than I already did as we were separated by distance but not by love. I continue to rejoice in the fact he gave his life to Christ. In just a short while we will see one another again and forever.
I love you my brother. Wishing I was there today.
Jim and Hazel. I'm so sorry for Your lost.I will miss Mark Terribly.HIs Grandma Agnes worshipped the ground he walked on because of his love and generosity.God be with Y'all and the rest of his family in this time of grief. Sincerely,Wayne Tenhet
I went to school with Mark. I remember him being funny and very sweet. I always liked him very much! Vernon and are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!!
My heart and prayers for Marks family. Rest in peace my friend.
You will always have a special place in my heart. May you rest in peace until we meet again. My condolences to Jim, Hazel and the rest of the family.
I am so sorry to hear of Mark'spassing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 have always brought me comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.
Prayers for all the Williams family.
Mark you were a very special person to me that will always have a very special place in my heart! You were a very good friend who always made me smile, laugh and be myself around you. You made alot of good memories for me that I hold in my heart forever! You will be missed dearly! R.I.P. until I see you again my friend...
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers and love to you all.
Helen, Lori, and Corie Mooney
Fly high with the angels dear cousin I know that you are with the rest of our family and telling them everything hug them all for me and know that I love you very much and even though I'm missing you I know we will see each other again someday your forever in my heart til we meet again .
RIP Mark. You were a very sweet person and will be missed greatly.
he was a very nice and sweet guy. he will be truly miss. the lord took another good angel. fly high mark. rip.
You are loved my sweet cousin, and will be missed dearly. So many beautiful memories of our childhood there in Helena. Sing with the angels, give Aunt Yvonne & Granny Agnes my love and kisses...till We see you all again , you may be gone my sweet cousin but never to be forgotten. Love you Mark!
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. Prayers are with you all.
Fly high my sweet brother-in-law!! You will be missed greatly!! i will never forget the first time I ever met you! Daisy Duke will miss her uncle mark!! Almost hard to believe. Fly high my brother in law, until we meet again! RIP!!