Funeral services for Mr. William J. Touchstone, Jr. will be on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Bude Church of God in Bude, MS at 2:00 PM, with burial to follow in the Church of God Cemetery in Bude, MS. Rev. Allen Touchstone and Rev. Travis Touchstone will be officiating the services, with Franklin Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be at Bude Church of God on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 10:00 AM until time of service at 2:00 PM.

Mr. William J. Touchstone, Jr., 85, of Liberty, passed from this life on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on November 30, 1937 in Franklin County, MS to William Joseph Touchstone, Sr and Mammie Lee Touchstone.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Preceding him in death were his parents; step-son, Jimmy Touchstone; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters.

Survivors are his wife of 54 years, Julia Touchstone; son, Steven Eric Touchstone (Rhonda); step-daughter, Vicki Salzar (Frank); step-son, Charles R. Touchstone (Robin); sister, Joyce Howard; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers are Matthew Touchstone, Ricky Clark, Wade Touchstone, Ronnie Touchstone, Charles Ray Touchstone, and C.J. Salzar.