Mark Wade Williams of Elkville

ELKVILLE - Mark Wade Williams, 53, of Elkville, passed away at 3:40 a.m., Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.

Mark had been a truck tire builder at General Tire Company for 23 years. He was a member of the Elkville Christian Church. Mark grew up in Dowell. He had attended Elverado schools and graduated from Elverado High School.

He was born Dec. 9, 1964 at Monmouth, the son of Cecil and Doris (Purcell) Williams.

He is survived by three daughters, Caitlin Cushman and husband, Josh, Colby Bigham and husband, Trent, and Haley Williams, all of Du Quoin; six siblings, Esther Morganthaler of Missouri, Mary Keigley of Du Quoin, Dennis Williams of Ava, David Williams of Missouri, Kelly Mitchell of Dowell and Cecil Williams of Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 31 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Brother Gary Pruitt officiating.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Friends may make memorials to the college fund for Haley Williams with donations made to Brandi Vancil. These will be accepted at the funeral home.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.