William McLain Lamkin Jr., 77 of Braxton, MS went to be with his Lord on Saturday April 11, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday May 16, 2026 at Star Baptist Church in Star, MS. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall is in charge of arrangements. 601-847-4401.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lamkin Sr. and Jane Douglas Lamkin; and one brother, Douglas Lamkin.

Mr. Lamkin loved music, reading, animals, and especially his wife's cookies. He was married for thirty-eight years to the love of his life, Harriet. For thirty-five years, he served in the National Guard. A devoted Christian, he was a member of Star Baptist Church. Mr. Lamkin attended Provine High School and earned a master's degree from Mississippi College. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-eight years, Harriet Blakeney Lamkin; best friends, Mary Ann Blakeney and Linda Croft Poole; three sisters-in-law, Marilyn Bray, Meg Williams, and Lucy Tullos; neighbors, Gary and Tracy Mendow and a host of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to Star Baptist Church or any no kill animal shelter.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com