Photo courtesy of Jones & Son Funeral Home - Richton
Richton, Mississippi
May 14, 1947 – Jul 5, 2025
SERVICES: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Jones and Son Chapel
11:00 a.m.
INTERMENT: Union Cemetery
VISITATION: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Jones and Son Funeral Home
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Services for Mr. Cecil Walley, Jr., age 78, of Sand Hill, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Jones and Son Chapel in Richton. Mr. Walley passed from this life on July 5, 2025 at his residence. Bro. Devin McIlwain and Bro. Brian Walley will officiate the service and burial will follow in Union Cemetery in Sand Hill. Serving as pallbearers will be Channing Walley, Donald Walley, Brice Walley, James Walley, Ethan Walley, Chance Walley, and Caston Walley as alternate.
Mr. Walley was a devoted, hardworking family man. He worked for many years as a pipe superintendent, primarily with KBR, where he was respected for his dedication and expertise. Outside of work, he found great joy in the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved spending time on the farm. His happiest moments were those spent with his grandchildren, whom he adored and never missed an opportunity to spoil. A passionate Mississippi State football fan, he especially enjoyed cheering on the Bulldogs in person. He attended Lovewell Freewill Baptist Church, where he found spiritual grounding and community.
Mr. Walley’s legacy is one of hard work, deep love for his family, and a life well-lived in the simple joys of nature, football, and faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Gertrude Walley; sisters, Betty Rae Walley and Glenda Miller; and brother, Hughie Walley.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carol Walley of Sand Hill; son, Gus (Atlanta) Walley of Lucedale; daughter, Samantha (Chris) Johnson of Mobile, AL; grandchildren, Zachary, Spencer, Nicholas, Dakoda, and Kady Brooke; great grandchildren, Zoe, Naomi, and Everly; brothers, Marion Oscar (Christa) Walley of Oak Grove, Elvin (DJ) Walley of Richton, Hubert Ray (Bonny) Walley of Richton, Russell (Melissa) Walley of Borger, TX, Steve Walley of Richton, Sam Walley of Hinton, OK; sisters, Elaine (Harold) Byrd of Richton, Virginia (Carlton) Brewer of Richton, Berniece (Allen) Walley of Richton, Sissy (Bill) Buhrman of Church Point, LA; and sister-in-law, Margaret Walley of Richton.
Read MoreCarol, Cecil was such a good person and friend. I will truly miss him and I was so glad to see him
the last time you all were in Virginia. He made it well known how much he loved you and how proud he was of his children and grandchildren. I think about him often.
Jo Ann Hewitt
July 13, 2025 | Waynesboro, VA | Friend
We are so sorry to hear about Cecil’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May your fond past memories bring smiles to your faces at this difficult time.
Rony,Barbara, Chanse and Dalton Byrd
July 09, 2025 | Sand Hill, MS | Friend
Sorry for your loss
Nelson Gordon
July 09, 2025
TO CAROL JEAN HOY WALLEY , GUS,ATLANTA ,DAKODA AND KADIE BROOKE , SAMANTHA AND FAMILY , WE ARE so sorry about the passing of Cecil Walley. May all the good memories help you all through this difficult time.. have had so many good times at their home visiting all of them and their visits up here in STAUNTON Virginia with her family. CAROL ALWAYS had GOOD FOOD FOR EVERYONE AND LEARNING SOME OF THE COOKING FROM CECIL‘S PEOPLE. I’M SURE HIS MOM WAS A REAL COOK AND ALL HIS SISTERS AND BROTHERS ....
JUDY COLLINS
July 08, 2025 | STAUNTON, VA | Family
Carol, I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. You are in my heart ♥.
Karen Hershey
July 08, 2025 | Stuarts Draft, VA | Friend
God bless you and may you rest in peace
Mary Redifer
July 07, 2025 | Churchville, VA | Family
The Hoy family of the Augusta County area of Virginia welcomed Cecil into our family when he married our sister Carol Jean. They had Gus and later moved to Richton, Mississippi. We visited back and forth many times. Cecil always welcomed us into his home and made us feel very comfortable. Cecil worked hard to support his family. We will miss him.
Donna Hoy
July 07, 2025 | Lyndhurst, VA | Family
TO CAROL HOY WALLEY AND GUS AND ATLANTA AND DAKODA AND KADY BROOKE WALLEY AND FAMILIES, WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT CECIL.
He was always a lot of fun to be out at the camp with RAYMOND and BILLY AND FRIENDS . All of you all have our thoughts and prayers. Take care
LINDA AND SKIP COLLINS
July 07, 2025 | WAYNESBORO, VA | Friend
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Randy Watson & Family
July 07, 2025
