News Death Notice
WILLIAMS, Jr., Willie J. (aka, Big Will) age 32, of Dayton, departed this life on Friday, February 15, 2013. He was born July 31, 1980 in Dayton, OH and accepted Christ at an early age as a member of the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Willie J. Williams Sr., grandfather, Bernard Bickerstaff Sr. and paternal grandparents, Joseph and Francis Williams and John and Mildred Lovejoy. He was a graduate of Meadowdale High School, class of 1998 and a former employee of Popeye's Chicken, Moraine LOC and most recently, worked as a Security Guard around the City of Dayton. Will is survived by his mother, Debra A. Williams of Dayton, OH; (2) brothers, Iven Alexander of Dayton and Donte (Ashley) Williams of Thomasville, GA.; (1) sister, Cherise Beasley of Atlanta, GA; maternal grandmother, Susie E. Bickerstaff of Dayton, OH; god-parents, Glen and Joan Heath; nephew, Kellan Alexander, and god-children, Deonte, Jalynn, Jaelle Boyd and their mother, Denisha of Dayton, OH and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends, including best friends, Corwin Perdue, Brandon White, Michael Jackson and Wayne Bell, Rebecca Phillips and Charmaine Herring. Funeral service 11:00 A.M., FRIDAY, February 22, 2013 at PHILLIPS TEMPLE CME CHURCH, 3620 Shiloh Springs Rd., with Pastor James E. Washington, officiating. Viewing will be held 9:00 A.M., Friday; the family will receive friends 10:00 A.M. until time of service. Interment: Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave. On line condolences may also be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com
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DANG TO MY HOMIE..... I'M STILL TRIPPING.... YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...... WHEN THE TIME COMES NOTHING BUT PATRON HOMIE.... A.K.A. BIG WIZILL....CONDOLENCES AND MANY MANY PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY..... FROM DANA & FAMILY!!!!!
Dana Parks
March 19, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family. It seems like yesterday I was just giving Willie my condolence's to him and his mom (whom I adore;) about the fact of how blessed we were to have had grandfathers as we shared the same sorrow of losing a grandfather and that life is precious and how we should not take it for granted....I am at a lost for words and I am definitely praying for the family. To the family please trust and remember that you are not alone for the "GREAT I AM" is with you always, be encouraged!
Sincerely,
K'Nisha Hurt
K'Nisha Hurt
March 11, 2013
WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE WILLIAMS FAMILY. HE IS WITH HIS DAD NOW. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED ESPECIALLY THE JOKES HE ALWAYS PLAYED ON ME.
UNCLE AL AND STACEY THORNTON
March 5, 2013
MY SISTER DEBRA, MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS MY HEART FELT SYMPATHIES MAY THE MEMORIES OF YOUR DEAR SON AND KNOWING HE'S WITH OUR LORD AND HIS DAD BRING COMFORT TO YOU NOW AND IN THE MONTHS AND YEARS TO COME... I LOVE YOU MY FRIEND
DONNA DEWBERRY
February 28, 2013
rip big dog been knowing you from little kids you will be missed and to your mom and lil bro stay strong
george jones
February 27, 2013
Man I miss your smile and your laugh. I wish I had the chance to say goodbye. You will never be forgotten. I love you Big Will!!!
LaShonna Snowden-Gary
February 26, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Robert M. Stephens & Family
February 26, 2013
My deepest sympathy. Praying for the entire Williams' Family. May God bless & comfort you.
Marilyn Person
February 26, 2013
Rest In Paradise Big Will.... You'll forever be missed!!!!
LeMiracle Tillman
February 24, 2013
Big will this shouldn't be you I'm writing to. we miss u so much. But hey we will see each other again.we love you. Notta Chris and Quinton.RIP Will
Renotta Brown
February 24, 2013
With Our Deepest Sympathy'
Don & Barbara Hill
February 23, 2013
Rip Big Will
Brandon Childs
February 23, 2013
To The Williams Family,
My deepest condolences to you all at this time. May God be with you. Rest In Heaven Big Will
Toya Crosby
February 23, 2013
Deb, sending my condolences...and praying for you and your family at this sorrowful time
God Bless
Debbie Henderson-Little
February 23, 2013
My heart hurts so much but little will the fam will make it through we got each other just like u had us covered... Gotta take it one day at a time hug uncle willie grandma etc etc etc for me, i know y'all watching over us *tears* love & miss you big cuz
latisha williams
February 23, 2013
Debra & Williams' Family,
Sorry for your lost. Grief can be so hard, but knowing Jesus help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bernice Person & Family
February 22, 2013
To the Williams and Bickerstaff family. May GOD continue to bless you keep you lifted and strengthen you during this time of bereavement.
Lovingly Yor neighbor
Theresa Burns
February 22, 2013
My heart and prayers are with the williams family! Willie i want you to know i love you big bra R.I.H
latoya threats
February 22, 2013
To the Williams Family,
May the Lord Keep and comfort you in your type of grief. Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. RIP Will. You were always kind with a smile on your face always. You were always supportive of the softball team. See you later.
Jon & Sandi Moreland
February 22, 2013
My heart is troubled but I know that you are in a better place. I will forever miss you. I love you!!!
L'Donna Head
February 22, 2013
So speechless right now. You are definitely safe in the arms of Jesus!!
February 22, 2013
WELL IF YOU'RE LOOKING DOWN SEEING THIS BRUH TOLD ME TO TELL YOU HOW WE HAD FUN BACK IN THE MEADOWS DAYS... WE USE TO BE W.A.S.T.E.D... AND SIS (MYSELF) STAYED ON ONE LOL!!!!! I'M MAD I WON'T BE ABLE TO SEE MY HOMIE WHEN I GET HOME BUT I WILL SEE YOU IN OUR REUNITING PLACE.... THOSE PEARLY GATES... MUCH MUCH LOVE FAM.... CONDOLENCES AND DEEPEST PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY FROM OURS.... ONE TO THE FACE FOR YOU WHEN I GET HOME.... MAN MEMORIES MEMORIES... (",)
DANA/GLOSS PARKS/GRIFFITH
February 22, 2013
Rest In Peace Cuz... I just met u almost 2 years old at your granddaddy/my uncle's funeral. My heart is heavy. But God don't make no mistake. Cousin Debra and the rest of the Family you all r in my prayers. And I love you !!!!!
Qwanis Gresham
February 22, 2013
I'll never forget your smart mouth during our Meadowdale days & even after that. lol You were one cool dude that will be missed. Rest in heaven Will!
Kesha Riley
February 22, 2013
Deborah Berry
February 22, 2013
Our prayers are with the Bickerstaff and Williams family.
Joyce Crowder & Family
February 21, 2013
My prayers are with the Williams and Bickerstaff families. May God be with you.
Anthony Calhoun
February 21, 2013
To the Williams family. My God bless you all. Will was a very good person,friend and employee of mines he will really be missed. RIP my friend. Popeyes chicken family.
William Copeland
February 21, 2013
My prayers go out to the Williams and Bickerstaff Families. May God continue to bless you. Coach Tony Taylor
Tony Taylor
February 21, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
DONNA GILBERT
February 21, 2013
Their are no words But their is the Lord We are praying for you and your family Deborah. Venny&Pat Allen
February 21, 2013
My heart my prayers and condolences go out to the family of Big Will... he was great friend and very funny person. I cared so much about him and enjoyed when he came to kick it with my husband and I before they went to work..... he was a great man and I will miss him dearly.
Mark and LaTisha Washington
February 21, 2013
Willie, you were always the life of the party. You will be missed dearly. Praying for the family during this very difficult time.
Porsche (Hyman) Wilson
February 21, 2013
My heart and prayers go out to the family of this wonderful young man who always made me smiles no matter what the situation was, his smiles was the brightest and everytime I came to the city wherever he was workin or bowlin he would always say there go miss brand new and I'll say shut up give me a hug and it would be the best hug ever! I will miss you forever and always Big Will ?
Senecka Render
February 21, 2013
Mrs. Susie and the entire Bickerstaff, williams family, I did'nt relize this was your family member til I read his obituary. My heart goes out to you all. May God wrap his arms around you and the entire family and comfort you in his loving arms in your time of need. My condolences to you all and I am so sorry for your loss. Charlett and the whole Griffin family.
Charlett Griffin
February 21, 2013
Debra & Family
Praying GOD gives you comfort as only He can.
Love & Prayers
Carolyn Sumlin
February 21, 2013
Debbie, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. God bless you!
John Borum Jr.
February 21, 2013
To my little cousin.I will miss you so much, you were truly loved by many.Iam in Columbus now and their are people here that know you !!! I will see you on the other side.Deddie hang in there and keep ur hand in the masters hand and he will see you through. R.I.P little willie
Rinnie And Tommy Morrow
February 21, 2013
My condolences 2 the family may he r.I.h in peace sister of latisha williams
tasha sampson
February 21, 2013
Rest in peace baby. My prayers r with u Debra n Deonte n the rest of ur family.
Rhonda Redd
February 21, 2013
Will was an excellent bowler and a beautiful spirit with a sense of humor that would have you laughing so hard your sides would hurt. I pray your family will continue to hold on to that laughter.
Tracey Billingsley
February 21, 2013
Praying that the love from family and friends help bridge your heavy hearts during this time.
Tresia (Michael) Norfleet Hogans
February 21, 2013
To the family; My deepest heartfelt sympathy during your time of bereavement. May you find comfort with the memories that you have of your loved one
Ericka Powell
February 21, 2013
Mrs. Williams and family, I send up prayers for God to comfort you and hold you at this time of need...I never thought I would have that I would be saying good bye after only knowing him 15 years..but God knows when he wants his people home. Willie will be truley miss but sure not forgotten.
Casey McLemore
February 21, 2013
Debra, My heart felt prayer go out to you and your family during this time. Words cannot repair or heal the pain, sorrow and emptyness; yet the comfort from the Word of God says to cast your cares on HIM for he cares for you (and your family). May you find peace in your heart in the Word of the Lord and comfort in HIS arms.
Dr. Sara Black (Bean)
Dunbar High School,
Class 1976
February 21, 2013
This hurt so bad , the way I have to speak to you is by a guest book. But God makes no mistake and he has called one of his amazing angels home. But Cus you will be missed by so many, i would love to argue with you and make you mad by calling you lil will and to hear you nag about me thinking I'm grown. I love you and make sure you keep your eye over us and tell uncle Willie and papa John i said i love them and kisses....
asia williams
February 21, 2013
I am heart broken to hear about Will's death. He was such a great cousin and friend. Please know that our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Love you Jacque and Aaron
Jacque Ruffin-Fisher
February 21, 2013
Debra and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Willie Jr. Remembering him playing with my sons on Greenwich Village Avenue and as a student at MHS. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort during this most difficult time. My sons send their thoughts and prayers as well. Thinking of you and your family....
Barbara Sullivan- Osborne
February 21, 2013
It hurts my soul that I'll never hear ur laugh or see you at moms or uncle gregs playing cards b4 work or getting on ur nerves by keep calling u little Will, i could go on and on but knowing that those moment could never be again is scary I dont know what to think or feel *tears* Taiwan is hurting deeply as well... Not only are you big cuz you are also like my other big brother. The family will continue yo mourn you til we join you will love & miss you lots
latisha williams
February 21, 2013
Debra/Darlene and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences during your time of sorrow. It is always hard losing someone that you love. May God give you the strength to endure and provide you with loving memories to help comfort your heart. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Kenneth Thompson
February 21, 2013
Debra,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you. May the peace of God rest in your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayer.
Angela Cunningham
February 21, 2013
rhonda byrd
February 21, 2013
Sending prayer & Love to Debra in this trying time. Words can't heal a broken heart nor comfort your wounded spirit, but the Holy spirit which is an comforter can do what no other can.wish I could be there but prayer covers the miles. Love in Jesus name
Twanya Bowman
February 21, 2013
Debra and family,
I was so saddened to hear about Willie's untimely passing. You have my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences. I pray that God will give you strength and peace during this most difficult time. Although he was known as Big Will in his adult life, he will forever be "Lil' Willie" to me.
Michelle Webster-Martin
February 21, 2013
I'm going to miss you. You always had me laughing when I was frowning your one of the reasons I even went to the club Love you and miss you.
Kendra Crowe
February 21, 2013
Will was an amazing person he made me laugh and always made me feel beautiful, Will always gave me great advice he will always be in my heart. To Will's family I will always keep you in my prayers God bless all of you. To Will mother you raise an incredible man. I know this is hard but we will see him again.
Cierra Jefferson
February 21, 2013
janee Williams
February 21, 2013
Rest In Peace Big Cousin ? My heart goes out to the rest of the Williams family, my condolances to family & friends of Will Ive yet to meet.
Janee Williams
February 21, 2013
Life is just a vapor! Praying for Big Will's family during this awful time! Big Will was such a sweetie...and I am glad that I got to talk to him a few months ago:) We just laughed, and laughed, and laughed! R.I.H.
Simone Stone
February 21, 2013
Debra,and family, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I can close my eyes and see his smiling face at all the basketball games. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU IN HIS ARMS.
CATHY (COLLIER) SMITH
February 21, 2013
To the Williams and Bickerstaff Families,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Willie Jr.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Trust in God for He will strengthen you and give you peace.
Sincere Sympathy,
Vicki Ecton-Jackson
February 21, 2013
May the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with all of you during this time. Big Will will be missed. Much love to the family. Coach Swerv
John Wortham IV
February 21, 2013
To the family going to miss Big Will. Love talking to him about bowling and them Green Bay Packers.Will continue to pray for the family.God Bless You All.
Al Phillips
February 21, 2013
THE SOPHISTICATED LADEEZ WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE WILLIAMS FAMILY. WILL WAS A GREAT PERSON WHOM WE HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING. MAY THE LORD KEEP YOU IN THE GREAT HOUR OF NEED. R.I.H. WILL
SOPHISTICATED LADEEZ
February 21, 2013
I send my condolences to the Williams family. Willie we will love and miss you dearly. You were truly a great man and friend.
Eriqua Jackson
February 21, 2013
R.i.p big will gone but never forgotten prayers are with the familey...
Dontay Works
February 21, 2013
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