William David "D.D." Sumrall, Jr, of Woodville, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the age of 81.

He was born July 4, 1943 to William David and Annie Mae Havard Sumrall. He served in the US Navy after high school. Once being discharged from the Navy, he began his career working over 40 years as an Offshore Installation Manager and drilling consultant for Penrod and ENSCO.

While in the Navy, he was honored with the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Navy Commendation Medal and Citation.

"D.D." is survived by his son Dr. William David Sumrall lll and wife Meg; daughter Rebecca Delatte and husband Donnie; five grandchildren William, Hutson, and Sarah Sumrall, Caroline and Cole Delatte; nephews Tab and Wes Barbay; niece Jennifer Hebert; sister-in-law Gloria Hebert, and nephews James, Bud, and Bob Herrington.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Bettye McCurley Sumrall; parents, William David Sumrall, Sr and Annie Mae Havard Sumrall; siblings Nelda Elaine Ritter, Glenda Gayle Larson, and Douglas Wayne Sumrall.

"D.D." was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a longtime member of Tansy Island Hunting Club.  His passion for the outdoors was unmatched. He always said the moment he quit getting excited and his blood pressure wouldn't rise was when he would quit hunting. His love for the Ole Miss Rebels ran deep and he was a fixture at WCCA football games.  He was a friend to many and will be deeply missed by our community.

Visitation is Monday, January 20, 2025 at Woodville Baptist Church, from 10:00 A.M. until time of funeral services at 12:00 Noon at the church, officiated by Dr. George Bannister. Graveside services will immediately follow at Evergreen Cemetery with military honors. A reception will follow at Woodville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Pallbearers are Dwight Hammack, Rodney McPeters, George W. Smith, Binky Knighton, William Sumrall, IV, Hutson Sumrall, Cole Delatte, Donnie Delatte, Wes Barbay, and Tom Christmas.

The family thanks longtime friend and physician Dr. Bob Lewis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested at St. Jude's Children's Hospital PO Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101 or Wilkinson County Christian Academy PO Box 977 Woodville, MS 39669.