Mr. Joseph William “Bill” Gustafson, born December 15, 1929 in Salina, Kansas, passed from this life November 25, 2019, to reunite with his wife of 70 years, Thelma Louise, who passed away May 20, 2017.

He was a commercial baker by trade and enjoyed fishing, bowling, and woodworking in his spare time.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Louise Gustafson and his parents, Carl Gustafson and Vivian Hoffman Gustafson.

He is survived by his son, Bill Gustafson, Jr. of Brookhaven, MS and daughters, Linda L. Hartman of Brookhaven, MS and Susan I. Gonzales of Grand Rapids, MI; four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and four great, great grandchildren. He is also survived by his uncle, Harry Hoffman of Salina, KS.