William Eugene Still

William Eugene (Bill) Still of Sardis, Mississippi, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, June 2, 2019, in Sandy Springs, GA at the age of 84.  He was the son of the late Rayford Eugene (Gene) Still and Robbie Goodnight Still, born on October 10, 1934 in the Cold Springs community near Sardis.  He was married to his wife of 60 years, Mary Jane Weaver Still, on June 23, 1956 and had three sons.  He spent his life as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend to many, successful businessman, and a teller of great tales.  He was proud to have grown up in the Blackjack and Cold Springs communities and to have graduated from Sardis High School.  He was also a proud graduate of Mississippi State University and upon graduation in 1956, served in the United States Air Force as a navigator/bombardier on B-47's, achieving the rank of Captain.  He went on to successful careers in manufacturing and insurance in Batesville, MS until his retirement.  He was also an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener throughout his life, and was an active member in the church community, most recently a member of First Baptist Church in Sandy Springs, GA.

He is survived by his sister: Mrs. Joyce Ales of Sardis, MS; his three sons and daughters-in-law: John Rayford (Ray) and Tammy Greenspan Still of Harvest, AL;  William Steven (Steve) and Joy Harbor Still of Norris, TN; and Samuel Philip (Sam) and Barbara Still of Atlanta, GA; and his 6 grandchildren:  Elisabeth, Emily, Rebekah, Micah, Liam and Patrick Still.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Weaver Still, of Columbus, MS.

Funeral services for Bill will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 Friday evening at Wells Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service Saturday at Cold Springs Cemetery near Sardis, MS.