Long-time SuperTalk Mississippi show host J.T. Williamson died on July 31, 2021, after a battle with lymphoma. The Jackson, Mississippi native began his radio career in the Golden Triangle area of Mississippi in his early 20s.
During that time, he was program director and on the air for several stations. In the early-1990s, J.T. moved from Starkville back to his hometown of Jackson and became program director at Z106. In July 1997, SuperTalk Mississippi Media’s owner Steve Davenport hired J.T. to handle production and programming at the newly launched WFMN 97.3 radio station in Jackson which eventually became the flagship station of SuperTalk Mississippi.
“We lost a great man and Mississippian today,” said Steve Davenport, owner of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. “I’ve known and worked with J.T. for most of his adult life. He was like a son to me and he knew that. He was the people’s voice and he brought passion and real issues to our airwaves for many years. SuperTalk Mississippi was created to give our citizens a voice and make this State a better place. J.T. did just that, he made Mississippi better!”
J.T received many awards and accolades during his career, including being named to Mississippi’s Top 50, which is an annual list of people who are judged to be the most influential in the state.
J.T. is survived by his wife, Janet, and two children, Emily and J.T., Jr. (Hilary).
Funeral arrangements for J.T. are pending and information will be provided once the arrangements are finalized.
