JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The lead singer of the legendary Gospel group, the Jackson Southernaires, has died. Huey P. Williams died peacefully at his Smithdale home on March 24, 2025.

Huey was the older brother of Frank Williams, founder of the award-winning Mississippi Mass Choir, and of Melvin, Doug and Leonard Williams, of the acclaimed Williams Brothers.

“My big brother Huey, in my eyes, was in a league of his own,” said Doug. “He possessed a signature voice that was unmistakably his own. His music ministry touched so many lives in such a positive way over the years. He had a big personality, but such a humble spirit. Huey was the epitome of a people’s person, a man that loved everybody and never met a stranger. He would literally give you the shirt off his back. That’s why so many people from across the country gravitated to him and loved him dearly. His presence will be sorely missed, but his undeniable legacy will live on forever.”

A musical celebration will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Fernwood MB Church in McComb, followed by a celebration of life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with viewing from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.