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Gospel legend Huey P. Williams of Jackson Southernaires dies

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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. Bestselling author of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ dies at 66 “My big brother Huey, in my e…

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Gospel legend Huey P. Williams of Jackson Southernaires dies

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. Bestselling author of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ dies at 66 “My big brother Huey, in my e…

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Courtesy PhotoHuey P. Williams, the commanding voice of the Jackson Southernaires and a cornerstone of American gospel music for over five decades, passed away peacefully at his home in Smithdale, Mississippi, on Wednesday. He was 86.Born into a distinguished musical family, Williams was the elder brother of Frank Williams, founder of the Mississippi Mass Choir, and sibling to Melvin, Doug, and Leonard Williams of the Grammy-nominated Williams B…

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Huey P. Williams, Legendary Jackson Southernaires Lead Singer Dies

Source: nathamag11 / Getty Jackson, Mississippi – March 26, 2025 – It is with heavy hearts and treasured memories to announce the passing of Huey P. Williams, the beloved lead singer of the legendary Gospel group, the Jackson Southernaires. He died peacefully at his home in Smithdale, MS on Monday, March 24, 2025.  Huey came from great music stock. He was the older brother of Frank Williams – founder of the award-winning Mississippi Mass Choir, …

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WJTV broke the news in Jackson, United States on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
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