Mr. William "Red" Register, age 85, of Hazlehurst, died Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Jeff Davis Hospital.

Mr. Register was born February 24, 1934 in Jeff Davis           County to the late Arthur Hobson Register and the late Kennie Stapleton Register. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, formerly employed with Handy Andy and a faithful member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Jean Dixon Register.

Survivors include his daughter, Melissa Register and partner Melissa Myers of Hazlehurst; son Terrell Register (Pam) of Hazlehurst; three sisters, Allene Yawn of Hazlehurst, Karen Upshaw of Warner Robins and Betty Nelson of Warner Robins; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm at Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at 2:00pm at Elizabeth Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Yawn officiating.

Interment will follow in the Palms Memorial Garden.

Mr. Register will lie in state one hour prior to service.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements for William "Red" Register, age 85, of Hazlehurst.