William Larry Box

William Larry Box age 77, of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Larry was born on April 5, 1948, in Choctaw County, Mississippi to Elie Ethel Box and Christine Woods Box. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and eating at Nail's One Stop in Stewart, Mississippi. Mr. Box was a retired factory worker at Futorian and a member of Wood Springs Baptist Church in Choctaw County. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Lynda Moore Box of Ackerman, Mississippi; one daughter, Tanya Box (Anthony) Dinning of Mathiston, Mississippi; one son, Michael (Alynda) Box of Ackerman, Mississippi; one sister, Fayrene (David) Atkins of Ackerman, Mississippi; one brother, Norvel (Gwen) Box, Eupora, Mississippi; two grandsons, Chase Dinning and Austin Dinning; two step-grandsons, Caden Loney and Holden Blake and one step great grandson, Sammy Blake. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elie Ethel Box and Christine Woods Box. Funeral Services for Mr. Larry will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Wood Springs Baptist Church in Choctaw County, Mississippi. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a time of visitation on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 2:00PM until time for services at 3:00PM at Wood Springs Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Wood Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The Graveside/Committal Services will be held inside Wood Springs Baptist Church instead of the Church Cemetery. Bro. Maury Jones will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be T.J. McClure, Johnathon King, Junior Yeager, Phillip Moore, Chris Lane and Gayden Green. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements.