William Gary Guessford, age 78, passed away November 17, 2024.   He was born on September 16,1946 in Taylorsville, MS.  He attended Ellisville High School where he graduated in 1964 and then joined the National Guard.  William loved witnessing to people in need.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Buford E. Parker and Mary Lucille Gambrell Parker.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 48 years, Brenda L. Guessford; sons, William Gary Guessford, Jr. and John Christopher Hackler; sister, Linda Gayle (Carroll) Stewart; brother-in-law, Arnold Lee Grierson; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. 

The Visitation will be Monday, December 2, 2024 from 10:00 until 11:00 AM with the Celebration of Life to begin at 11:00 AM at Ridglea Heights Baptist Church with Bro. Dustin Stewart and Bro. Mitch Osborne officiating.  Burial will be in Serene Memorial Gardens.

Moments Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, is honored to be in charge of arrangements.