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Leo Williams Obituary
Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Leo Edwin and Alease Virginia Seay Williams. He was a retired master plumber in the plumbing, heating and air conditioning business.
Mr. Williams is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jean R. Williams; daughters, Dana Williams Sharpe and husband, Kirk, of Prince George and Shawn Williams Vaden and husband, Tim, of Hanover; son, Leo E. "Buzz" Williams III of Washington, D.C.; grandchildren, Erin Jean McGrath, Chassey Vaden, Ty Vaden and Dalton Sharpe. He is also survived by a brother, Joel Emmett Williams and wife, Linda; aunt, Audrey "Aunt Au" W. Brooks; uncle, Kenneth Lawrence Williams, all of Dinwiddie; and his special loving friend, Pebo.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be conducted at noon Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Blandford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (Lung Cancer), 1117 Fort Hayes Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leo Williams
December 20, 2009
Jeannie and family,
I was so sad to hear of LE's passing from my Mom today. All the memories of summers at Claremont came flooding back. Good times, good memories. Cheryl, Gloria and I are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Judy King Crocker,Chester, Va
Wilfred Rowlette
December 20, 2009
Leo was a very good friend for a long time,,,We share some good memories,,May the good Lord be with him and his family during these sadden times. I am just one of the gang that solved all the world problems at "Clydes" each evening. Have worked with Leo and had many good times with him. My condolences go out to all the family.
Barbara and JC King
December 20, 2009
Jeanne and family-so sorry to hear of your loss. J and I both remember all the good times we had at the river with you guys. Our thoughts are with you and the family.
Wes Martin
December 18, 2009
Jeannie, Dana, Shawn and Buzz, I am so very sorry for your loss. It was a privilege to know LE and be a small part of his life. The times I spent with him and the rest of your family were very good and I will remember them always. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Craig Williams
December 17, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. The memories are so great and so many. I don't think I will ever forget the Saturday afternoons Joe and I spent at Clyde's, at Claremont Beach, shooting pool in the basement, hunting, or riding in his ever beloved drag boat, all under the watchfull eye of LE. He was truely a great friend, and I will always cheerish the time I spent with him.
Bernard King
December 17, 2009
My condolences to the Family. I have known Leo since he worked for his Uncle's Roy and Kenny when it was Brooks Plumming and I worked for the water department(Petersburg). I also delivered mail on Azalea when he and Jean lived there. I know he will be missed.
Cathy and Bruce Bowman
December 17, 2009
Jeannie, Joey and family,
We were truly sorry to hear of LE's passing. Bruce and I had been following up on him with Audrey. I know at this time there are no words to help your grief. Please know, however, that LE is no longer in pain and is in a much better place. If Bruce and I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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