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Joe Louis Williams CHESAPEAKE - Joe Louis Williams was born Dec. 9, 1938 in Scotland Neck, N.C., and departed this life Nov. 22, 2009 after residing with his brother for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Emma Williams; sister, Lavoris Pearson; and brothers, Raymond and Danford Williams. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Katenna; sons, Joel and Lewis D.; sister, Shirley Boone (the Rev. Leon Boone); brothers, Melvin Williams (Carolyn) and Alastair Williams (Charlene); a sister-in-law, Raynelle Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The funeral will be held Monday, Nov. 30, at noon in New Hope United Church of Christ, 145 E. Liberty St., Norfolk with the Rev. Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Corprew Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. The family will receive guests at 3000 Stratford Drive, Chesapeake.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 28, 2009.

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November 30, 2009

To the Williams Family,
My heart-felt sympathy to you as you celebrate the life of our brother. May God grant you peace and comfort in our time of sorrow.

Your Sister,
Linda Harris

November 30, 2009

The Smith Family sends our love and prayers to you all in this time of your loss. Joe will be remembered. Hold on to God's unchanging hands and he will guide you through.

The Smith Family, Portsmouth, VA

Virginia Marner-sawyer

November 28, 2009

To the williams Family our hearts and love reach out to you at in your time of sorrow , Joe will be missed around New Hope UCC ,we are here for you our prayers are with you Mevin and the entire williams family ,lean not to your own understanding , but unto Christ Jesus.Joe is alright now ,he's resting.

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