William "Billy" Salim

Billy Donald Salim, age 61, of Florence , MS , passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson , MS . Arrangements are being handled by Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches , LA , where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, January 13, 2009. The funeral service will be at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2009 with Rev. Kenneth Roy officiating. Interment will be in the Catholic Mausoleum in Natchitoches , LA. Mr. Billy was an outgoing, friendly, and compassionate man. He lived to help anyone that he could. He never met a stranger in life, and always had a smile on his face. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed playing golf, telling stories, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be dearly missed by all. He was the son of Sam Salim and Myrtle Brister Salim. He is also survived by his wife Terri Salim; one daughter, Toni Stein and husband Mike of Fort Lauderdale, FL; two sons, Zane Richardson of Florence, MS and Jace Richardson and wife Chasity of Brandon, MS; two grandchildren, Preston Greer and Nicholas Stein; and one sister, Kay Yancy and husband Bill of Collinsville, TX.