Ernest Williams

Ernest S. Williams NORFOLK - Ernest S. Williams, 92, of the 300 block of Walker Ave., went home to be with the Lord, Sept. 2, 2010. Born in Norfolk, he was a World War II Army veteran and a retired clerk with the United States Postal Service. He was a faithful member of New Central Baptist Church for more than 50 years. Ernest was preceded in death by his wife, Earle Harris Williams; his parents; one sister and three brothers. He is survived by his son, Michael Williams of Norfolk; niece, Sharon Williams of New York; nephews, Tyrone Williams and Karl Williams of North Carolina and Jeff Williams of New York; special cousins, Lucille Lattimore of Norfolk, Christine Newby of Virginia Beach, Nettie Anderson of Portsmouth, and Clyde Harrison of Norfolk; in-laws, Alease Harris, Velma Bynum and Russell Hoggard, all of Norfolk; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at New Central Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. We invite you to send a condolence message to the family's guestbook at www.pretlowandsons.com.