Edward Williams affectionately known as "Bay" was born October 23, 1972, to Lottie Mae Williams and Edward Hodo in Columbus MS.

Later in life, Edward attended school where he completed His GED one of his greatest achievements. Bay loved his community, where he was employed and served in various corporations.

Edward loved to dance, and music was his favorite, and his favorite artist of all time was 2 Pac. Edward not only loved his family, but he loved his friends and neighbors too, he treasured every moment he spent with anyone he encountered. He was a friend to all, got along with everyone he could.

Edward is preceded in death by his parents.

Edward leaves to cherish his memories to: his wife, Mauricetta Williams of Billings, Montana; his children, Christopher Yoder of North Carolina, Lela Evans of Starkville, MS, Kevin Rowland of Columbus, MS, Maurice Nunn, of Billings, Montana, Aiyanah Loch of Reno, Nevada, Damenta Kidd, of Columbus, MS; his siblings, Gary Williams, Darryl Willams, Edward L. Neal, Miranda (Josh) Carothers. Lashaunta (Shina) Boler, Tamiko Williams, Latoshia Williams, Angela Williams all of Columbus, MS; 11 grandchildren; special friends, Sandra Kyles and Stanley Baker, Jr.;  best friend, "Toe Belly" and two favorites cousins, "BC" and "Cigarette; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.