Photo courtesy of Jones & Son Funeral Home - Richton
Richton, Mississippi
Sep 15, 1965 – Nov 11, 2020 (Age 55)
SERVICES: Saturday, November 14, 2020
Lighthouse of Hope Church
10:30 a.m.
INTERMENT: Eastside Cemetery
VISITATION: Friday, November 13, 2020
Lighthouse of Hope Church
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Lighthouse of Hope Church for Mr. Mark Dewayne Walley, age 55, of Richton. Mr. Walley passed away on November 11, 2020 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Bro. Brad Nicholson will officiate the service with burial to follow in the Eastside Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Muril Walley, Scott Browder, Jeff McLain, T.J. Walley, Michael Walley, Heath Simmons, Kolby Walley and Devin Walley.
Mr. Walley was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. He was employed at the Leaf River Cellulose/Georgia Pacific for over 37 years as a woodyard supervisor.
Mr. Walley was preceded in death by his mother, Jannice Browder Walley Burnett; father, Mitchell Walley; sister, Joy Dykes; Grandparents, Elmer and Willie Mae Browder; grandparents, John and Sara Jane Walley; step-father, Timothy Burnett; father-in-law, Frank McCray. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Rivers Walley of Richton; daughter, Rachel Walley (Rusty) Cochran of Greenwood, TX; son, Eric D. Walley of Richton; grandchildren, Hunter Cochran of Greenwood, TX, Mason Cochran of Greenwood, TX, Lawson Walley of Richton, Gulliver Cochran of Greenwood, TX; mother-in-law, Nancy McCray of Richton; brothers, Terry Walley of Richton, Muril (Eileen) Walley of Richton; sisters, Janita West of Lucedale, Jackie (Ricky) Simmons of Waynesboro; Natasha (Billy Ray) Brewer of Richton; Lora Jane Walley of Richton, Angie Best of Richton, Katrina (Brandon) Edwards of Richton.
Visitation will be Friday, November 13, 2020 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Lighthouse of Hope Church in Richton.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family across the miles. Trudy Smith
Trudy Smith
November 14, 2020 | Friend
Mark was a dedicated employee who always looked out for his employees. He would do anything for anyone. We will greatly miss Mark, and will always remember him fondly. Prayers to the family on your loss.
Chuck LaPorte
November 13, 2020 | Hattiesburg, MS | Coworker
Jackie I am so sorry You arn my prays
ann Garris
November 12, 2020 | Richton, MS | Friend
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I’m sorry we can’t be there in person but we will be there in spirit. We love y’all and God Bless You All.
Sharon/Terry Munn
November 12, 2020 | Richton, MS | Friend
May God Bless and comfort your family Mrs. Jackie. I worked for Mark in the woodyard and knew him well. You are in my prayers.
Doug Grayson
November 12, 2020 | Petal, MS | Coworker
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Jones Funeral Home
November 12, 2020 | Richton, MS
Mark was a good man that put God and his family first, working with him for over Thirty years we had some great times talking about our families and our farms. He will truly missed, My hearts goes out to Mrs. Jackie and the Walley Family.
Fenton Pope
November 12, 2020 | Collins, MS | Coworker
Love and prayers from Bobbie & Randall Gainey.
Bobbie & Randall Gainey
November 11, 2020 | Athens, AL | Friend
