Percy III, William E. ‘Bill’ — Former Alabama Baptist pastor dies at 61

Percy III, William E. ‘Bill’ — Former Alabama Baptist pastor dies at 61

William E. “Bill” Percy III, who served as pastor of several Alabama Baptist churches, died July 6. He was 61. 

Percy graduated from Lake Charles High School in Louisiana and earned degrees from Dallas Baptist College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

He served as pastor of Odena Baptist Church, Sylacauga; Central Baptist Church, Talladega; Five Points Baptist Church, Sylacauga; Cuba Baptist Church; and Thomaston Baptist Church along with churches in Louisiana and Texas.

At the time of his death he was a member of First Baptist Church, Sylacauga, where he served as minister to senior adults, taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. He was an accomplished pianist and produced several CDs. Percy also served on the board of governors at Judson College in Marion.

Percy was preceded in death by his first wife of 17 years, Sissie, and is survived by his wife, Judy.