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Ernest H. Williams Jr.

Ernest Williams Obituary

WILLIAMS, ERNEST H., Jr., 42, passed August 18, 2008 a son of the late Ernest H. Williams Sr. and Gloria E. (Whiteside) Williams of Providence. He was the father of Deveris Colvin of Waldorf, MD and Julius Marquis of N. Attleboro, MA. He was the brother of Monica, Lisa, Tamara, and Sheldon Williams all of Providence. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, relatives and friends. A Memorial service will be held Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 at 11am in the Holy Cross C.O.G.I.C.U., 1014 Broad St., Providence.www.bellfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 21, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Williams

78 Entries

Shelia

September 22, 2008

Ernest,
Our Love and Our bond was for always and forever. Our relationship was endless. Thank you sweetie! I will love you always! "Better Days" my friend, "Better Days"!!!

To all that have expressed sympathy expressions in this book to Ernest, myself, his family, loved ones and friends, your words are deeply appreciated and heartfelt. He will continue to watch over us all.

Williams Family, I love you and I always will. He loved you all with all his heart. Daveris, I hope to see you soon in MD, I love you always. Your dad will always be with you, he is very proud of you and loves you dearly. Julius, God bless you lil' precious one, your daddy loved you very much. Pam, please let's keep in touch, as that is the way he wanted it. He spoke very highly of you, thank you and your children for being such good friends to him during this time. Dawn, I met you for the 1st time after his passing, but I do know that Ernest wished things were different for the both of you. I know all of this must be hard for you as well, so please take care of yourself and be strong also.

To my children/grandchildren, Katrina and Kashif, treasure his memories, as you have many, he loved you both dearly thruout the many years as he was always here for you both from elementary all the way to College. Grandchildren, Keion and Kearah he loved both as his own grands as you always made him smile.

XOXOXOXOXOXO
God Bless...One Love Duna...see you on the other side!

September 20, 2008

i am sorry for your loss too sheila, although the two of you were not in a relationship any longer, the time you two had together, and the friendship that you kept going these years must make this hard for you. be strong.

September 20, 2008

OUR MOTTO....

I just want you close
Where you can stay forever
You can be sure
That it will only get better
You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don’t worry ‘coz
Everythings gonna be alright
When the rain is pouring down
And my heart is hurting
You will always be around
This I know for certain
I know some people search the world
To find something like what we have
Something so real
Till the end of time

SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS....

September 20, 2008

I KNOW YOU WILL REMEMBER THIS....

If I had no more time
No more time left to be here
Would you cherish what we had?
Was it everything that you were looking for?
If I couldn't feel your touch
And no longer were you with me
I'd be wishing you were here
To be everything that I'd be looking for
I don't wanna forget the present is a gift
And I don't wanna take for granted the time you may have here with me
'Cause Lord only knows another day is not really guaranteed
So every time you hold me
Hold me like this is the last time
Every time you kiss me
Kiss me like you'll never see me again
Every time you touch me
Touch me like this is the last time
Promise that you'll love me
Love me like you'll never see me again
How many really know what love is?
Millions never will
Do you know until you lose it
That it's everything that we are looking for
When I wake up in the morning
You're beside me
I'm so thankful that I found
Everything that I been looking for
(can you do that for me baby)
(see we don't really know)
(see everyday we never know)
(I promised you)
(to love you like you'd never see me again)
(we promised and loved eachother like it was the last time...)

I LOVE YOU, ALWAYS.

September 20, 2008

"WE LOVE YOU, WE ALWAYS HAVE AND WE ALWAYS WILL."

Love Tonya Gibbs, Mel, Kenny,"Puda" and Kavin

September 20, 2008

My sincere sympathies to the Williams family for your loss. Duna was like family to me, like my brother in law. We go back to '88 from the early days of him and my girl Shelia(Skillet) all the way to the end of his time. He was just at my home visting Mel a few months back. Shelia, he loved you and you know I know that. I have so, so many stories to tell of the two of you, and I loved being around you both. My sons, Kenny, Keith and Kavin loved their Uncle Duna, especially Kenny, as he looked up to you Duna and spoke of you all the time. We love you and miss you. Shelia you know I am here for you whenever you need me.

September 20, 2008

Shelia, Shelia, Shelia, as I
set and watched you I only
think of all the great times
I remember with Dunner, I
will never forget the joy
that you brought to his life.
you were so special to him,
I only hope that you do know
that. we all love you and
your family so much, I know
it was rough, but like a
trouper you hung in there. I
have never had a chance to
tell you but I was so hurt
when the too of you split, I
being his sister never seen
(Dunner) blossom the way he
did when you both were
together. I thank you so
much for lovin him, and
being that special person in
his life. GOD BLESS YOU
SHELIA. I LOVE YOU. MONI
(FOREVER)

September 20, 2008

sheila this is regina. sorry for your loss. I know you and duna had a very special and happy relationship. the writing in the guestbook is so lovely and full of love. I cried just reading the first part of it. you have a lot of love to hold on to and keep that love strong every day. every day smile for duna cause with the love that you guys shared he would want you smiling

TAMARA WILLIAMS

September 19, 2008

hey what's up my BIG BROTHER
yesterday made a month you went up to live in your castle I know it beautiful ther and I also know your very happy. I want you to know how much I miss you and I will see you agin one day. It's not a min of a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I would have known that day in the hospital was going to be the last day I was going to see you I would have stayed all night. I will never forget all of the talks we had and the times we had together. The 25years I had you in my life was great and there is nothing I would change. You was my hero here on earth and you still are. Words can't explain the way I feel I hurt for you on the inside and smile for you on the out, even the days I don't want too. I hold my head up high for you and I say for you cause I know that is what you would want me to do. There is not a day that goes by and Tavonna does not talk about I think it is great.I mad a promise and I am going to keep it and that is KEEPING THE CHIEFGOING. ILOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL. I want to THANK YOU Shelia you was not only his bestfriend but also the love of his life and you made him veery happy. I also want to Thank Pam for being a good,good friend to my loving brother and for showing him some fun for the last 4months of his life. At least I know he was happy leaving this world. MUCH, MUCH LOVE TAMARA & TAVONNA

antwon williams

September 18, 2008

hey unk
it's ant, i just wanna let you know
I love you with all my heart,
we share so many special memories.
i'd do anything to get on more joke
of you.
we visualized you as the icon of the family, even me and Dontay conversate on how you could have made the NBA.Uncle Good & My mom Lisa even told me you earned a scholarship from Syracuse.
But now i see life is too short to
waste a talent as you always told me, meaning with my artistic ability,music and basketball but ima accomplish what you didnt
just to see you smile and give me a thumbs up as you always did
may you rest in peace
I LOVE YOU UNCLE DUNA!

Marquis and Ant Williams

September 18, 2008

Hi Uncle Duna, We love you and miss you!
Your nephews

Pam

September 18, 2008

To my dearest friend,
It has been 1 month since your passing, and Sarah, Jay, and I miss you. Sarah is having a hard time, but as promised to you, she put your "Better Days" tattoo on her, with your initials. She has sent me pictures of it, and as I look at it I remember the time we all spent together. As time passes, I think that this should get easier, but in reality it is getting harder. When we are planning something together (Jay, Sarah, and I) we always think about they way we would have wanted to include you. Big guy, we MISS You!!! Pam

Your Forever Love-Shelia Carpenter-Correy

September 17, 2008

Hey Big Guy,
So many words, so many friends, so many loved ones. Reading thru these many "changing" pages" now I really understand what you repeated over and over again, and yes you were right, as always! Duna, one thing is for certain, and that is you were loved, loved by many, and you always will be. You've left quite an impression on us all, and I will always, always keep you with me. My mom told me yesterday "Death has a heartache no one can heal...but remember love has memories no one can steal"...that is the truth and I have 2 decades of memories of you, us, our loved ones and families, that I will treasure forever. Our families always were close and we will continue to stay that way. We all miss you Duna, and speak of you daily. I only wish we had more time to spend with you, because I am sure we would all hold on to you forever so tightly.....I will have a special place for you always my love, in my home and in my heart. Our love, our memories, our bond can never be replaced or erased. Our time together on this earth was golden, and with so many thoughts of you, I smile,,,,but when I think of your passing, my tears still flow so freely, I cried a river without sound, my heart aches for you Duna....just knowing I will never see you in "this life" again is so painful. I go over it in my head, over and over again, "why did it end this way?" I knew your hopes, I knew your plans, I knew your dreams...and this was not it baby...but without question, I do realize, it was the Master's Plan. God could not stand to see you hurt anymore and he sent the Angels of Mercy for you and one thing I do know my friend...you were a "Special Delivery"

I can remember you always telling me that you wished for your time to be before mine, because you would not know how to handle losing me, well sweetheart, I gotta tell ya, this has got to be the worst pain yet. I know in time my heart will heal, but this my love, seems so unreal.

Blessed is what I feel when I think of you, so again, I thank you for loving me so openly and truly, I think you for being the true real best friend you were to me, I thank you for always being here for me Duna, and all that you've done for me, the kids and our families. You have shown me true love, you have shown me everlasting love, and boy did we have fun. I can still hear your sweet laugh, that I now miss so much. I can never duplicate or replace our many years together, there is only one "Chief" and that is you. I can remember on the eve of your passing exactly one month ago on this very day, when "Mama" gave me that call saying you needed us there, and Kashif pointed out to me as I rushed out the door, there was a program on the TV, maybe Animal Planet or something as you know I love "Wild Cats"...there was a huge Lion, and his name was "En'Duna" and he was referred to as "Chief" of the Jungle. It is funny how those two names were brought together at that very moment, and it was brought to my attention at that sad time, I wonder now, could that have been a sign from you, as that was your last evening on this earth.

You were a Chief to all who loved you, you set examples and you touched many hearts and many lives. Your life was a Blessing, your memories a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measures. It was so easy to love you, and our love is endless. God has blessed you and me with eternal love on Earth, as I know he will in Heaven. We were inseparable, no matter what or who, nobody could keep us apart, and this closure does not seal the deal, I will see you when I get there Baby!....because my friend, you are UNFORGETTABLE AND IRREPLACEABLE!!!

I love you with all that I have....and our love will never die! You are now at peace, rest, sleep sweet baby, but most importantly, please watch over us all.
XOXOXOXOXO..my friend...for life!!!

Mary Hardy

September 17, 2008

Ernest, It's been a month today since God took you to his special place,we miss you so very much and always will,Dawn was right when she said that God needed you because you are a special person,that is so very true.we were all family and we have so many memories to to last forever,you were like the perfect son in law,and you would tell us how much you loved being part of our family and doing all the family things we did ,till we all meet again ,we will be thinking of you always.R.I.P.

Your sister, Lisa Williams

September 16, 2008

Thinking about you everyday, crying my eyes out. I love and miss you so much

Love your nephew Dontay Williams

September 16, 2008

I love you Uncle Duna, I am never gonna forget you!!! The first thing that I want to say is that I love you and Happy Birthday. I wish that you was here so that we could celebrate it together, but I know that you are in a better place with God. Me and the family have so many memories of you. I remember when I seen you and "Good" playing basketball together, that is the reason why I started playing. When I played for Central High School, you were at all of my games cheering me on, just seeing you there supporting me, made me feel like I was somebody. You always seen something in me that I did not see in myself. We lost games all the time, but you would always tell me to keep my head up, because there would always be another time. Everytime that I was down you were there to lift me up, you would pat me on the back and say that everything is gonna be alright. When me and "Huna"" was young, you and Shelia would come to the house to get us so that we could sleep over. I still remember that first night you and Shelia got "Justice", you talked about that dog all day. I used to look down the street and see you jogging with him all the time. I remember getting in trouble one time for wetting him with the water hose. You always let me drive your car, I remember driving it to the car wash. I used to always walk by your job and see you standing there. You were always happy to see me. I used to always be at your house on Atwells, as we always listened to music and watched movies. I remember me, you and Daveris always went to play ball at "Buck's". You aways helped us work on our game. I remember I was at the library in school looking at the old year books, and I seen your picture in it, that was a good feeling, you told me that the mailbox used to be filled with basketball scholarships and that you played againest alot of dudes that went on to be professional players. I always told myself, Ant and Daveris that we had talent and that we could do anything that we wanted to as long as we put our minds to it. It is gonna be hard without you being here Duna. I am gonna remember everything that you told me. I LOVE YOU UNCLE DUNA, I AM NEVER GONNA FORGET YOU. In loving memory of "Ernest H "Duna" Williams, Jr -1965 -8/26 - 2008 - 8/18

Lisa

September 14, 2008

To the Williams family i send my deepest condolence to the family. As i heard the passing of duna i just found it hard to believe that the (chief) is resting. It was only for a few short few months that duna and i have bonded again and for him to tell me of his illness, but as u know god only takes the good. Duna was such a good man and always had time to listen to me and gave me advice. When he would come for his appts. he always looked for me either before or after his treatment no matter how he was feeling. Duna touched alot of people especially myself when we were in high school he became my high school sweetheart. Duna and i shared alot of special times together and i will hold on to them everytime i think of the (chief). RIP see u on the other side (Lisa Williams-Alves)

Lisa Williams-Alves

September 14, 2008

Your sister, Lisa Williams

September 9, 2008

My Cherokee Chief (Duna), there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you so so much. Words cannot explain the way that I feel. I really enjoyed the 42 yrs of life being your sister and you being my brother, My thoughts of you don't have an ending and memories of you are everywhere, from childhood yrs to high school, up to adults. It is so hard for me to get used to you being gone. Even now, I can still hear your voice, this is the baddest thing that has happened to me. I will never be the same again, there is a big hole in my heart. I love and miss you.

Shelia, the words that you said about my brother, I want to think you for loving him so much, what you wrote about him was so nice, it touched my heart deeply. Thank you.

Duna, I love you always and I will never forget you.

September 9, 2008

Hey babydoll, I found a video of our Florida family vacation today. It was so funny to see you and the kids in the pool, you were in the deep end and it was only chest high... then there was the time you were taping everyone in the house, I had no idea you actually taped that much, it was funny and sad at the same time, but great to see some of our memories actually through your eyes. We all were so happy and having such a blast with the boys. The footage of me and the boys on that new roller coaster you taped kinda made me sick to watch it though, I guess we should have used the hand stabilizer...lol You even taped Nala(my chihuahua) at least now I know she has you to keep her company till we all come home to eachother again, you loved that little rat....It was so nice to see you both on there, I miss that time and place. Just like you for me, there will never be another "nala" either, I am so lucky to have had you both in my life and my heart.
Thank You again, for being you and loving me.

Loving You Always and Forever!
Bonded By A LifeTime Love.
Dawn

September 6, 2008

Baby, When I woke up today I was so lucky to see your eyes looking back at me through one of our little boys. I know you wanted Julius to have my eyes and I debated hoping he would have yours, and now I am so grateful he does.
I know I never ever have to say goodbye, because no matter how things went, we were completing our family, and I now have two little men to constantly remind me of that special,true and forever love.
Although it wasn't in our plans for me to be here without you physically, I know I have to keep it going for you, and because of you. In the time we had together, you gave me so much love,understanding,hope and dreams. Like everything in life sometimes were hard, but the road always led us back to the safety of eachothers arms.
This road is long and hard baby, please help me keep my head up as only you could. I know now what you meant, thank you for that lesson, I will carry it with me always and teach it to our sons.
Keep my heart in the palm of your hand as you always have, and our souls bonded as one. I will go no where without you ever.

All my Love Forever,
ONE LOVE, TRUELY.
Your Baby,
Dawn

Shelia

September 6, 2008

Hey Partner, it is so hard to keep my mind off of you, you are my every waking thought each and every day and my last thought at night. Just so hard to believe you won't be walking thru that door at any moment giving me my big bear hugs that I loved so much. My tears are many because I just can't grasp the thought that you really was called Home so early, I'd never thought you'd leave me this soon, but life is such and one day we will all have to go, but as long as I breathe you will always have space in my heart.

All of the family is so very sad, but we are all just taking it one day at a time, just trying to hold each other up as needed. The kids speak of you often, so conversations are many, with my family, your family, our families, friends ect.... just so many memories you have blessed us all with. Thank you for spending the time you have with us, and I only wish it could have been many,many, many more.This is tough sweetheart, really tough. This last chapter of Ernest H. Williams, Jr will eventually cease on these pages, but will live on in my heart. When I read this poem, I thought of you and made it my own,
My love, it's been a near 3 weeks since you went away.
Duna, I miss you more and more each and every day.
It seems like a dream that never ends,
You were loved so much by family and friends.
I know in my heart, you're in a better place,
But it's hard not to see your gorgeous face.
I knew in my heart that the die was cast,
The Lord was calling you home at last.
But I still had hopes, a miracle would be,
And you would get well, so I could see,
You once again, the way you were before
Your last 2 yrs took you far from shore.
I guess I'm being selfish for wanting you here,
God needed you more, away up there
So goodbye, my Love, thanks for the ride
Some day we'll meet on the other side,
Until that time, when we shall meet,
I love you Baby, save me a seat.
God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "Come to me".
You didn't deserve what you went through, So He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
When I reach heaven, you can give me a tour, because I know we'll be together ....one day~once more!
XOXOXOXOXO-Hugs and Kisses for you my soulmate/my "bestest" friend, because this special bond will never end! One Love!!!!
~Loving you Always~

JERNUL SAMPSON

September 4, 2008

TO THE FAMILY AN FREINDS OF THE BIG CHEIF WHO WOULD EVER THINK U WOULD DISAPER! MOMMORYS AND THE FREINDSHIP WILL ALWAYS BE THERE! REST IN PEACE DUNNA BECAUSE WE ALL CARE.... JEROC

September 2, 2008

As far as the ocean is wide
through miles and miles of sea;
You will be someone special
a true miracle to me.

As high upon the mountain tops
as high as one can climb;
You will be so dear to me
the best friend I can find.

As many stars that twinkle
throughout the heavens above;
You will be a a bright reminder
of what it means to love.

thank you,
Forever!
ONE LOVE

van correy

September 1, 2008

dear daughter shelia;we are so sorry for the lossof your dear friend and soulmate dunna. dunna was a long standing friend of our family and will be sadly missed .....mom and pop.......to mother and family may godbe with you in your time of sorrow and may his grace and mercy comfort you.....van and Leon correy

GWENDOLYN CARPENTER CORREY

August 31, 2008

DEAREST DUNNA,
BROTHER IN LAW, FRIEND
IT'S SO HARD TO BELIEVE BUT SADDENLY TRUE. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE FAMILY TIMES WE ALL SHARED XMAS THANKGIVING ECT....
I AM REMEMBERING THE LAST TIME WE SPOKE YOU HAD A LOT TO SAY.
AS I LISTENED I THOUGHT HOW SPECIAL YOU TRULY WERE AND YOU REALLY WAS A "CHEIF'
R.I.P
TO THE WILLIAM FAMILY MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES OG OUT TO YOU
TO MY DEAREST SISTER SHEILA AND
FAMILY, CHERISH HIS MEMORIES YOU HAVE MANY, KEEP HIM ALIVE IN
IN YOUR HEARTS THE BOND YOU HAD COULD NEVER BE BROKEN. HIS LOVE FOR YOU WAS ALWAYS. AND KNOW THAT I AM HERE.
STAY STRONG AND GOD BLESS'

Alanda Donaldson

August 30, 2008

I remember Duna from Public Street. We grew up as kids. He had a beautiful smile. I remember him in high school....Its hard to believe that he is gone. My sympathy goes out to his family and friends, he will be missed....RIP Duna....Alanda.......

RODNEY CORREY

August 29, 2008

it,s so hard to believe that dunner is really gone. friends for 25 plus years and a very big part of the correy /carpenter family.so many memories that will never be forgotten. you was more then just a friend you was family . and you will always be remembered as that. FAMILY. We Love and Miss You. look over us.

Antonio Scott

August 29, 2008

Happy Birthday Duna......

"B"

August 27, 2008

Rest peacefully my dear friend! Know that I loved you and that you made a difference in my life! I've been going over in my head the times we spent together and I have to smile! You were cherished and loved by so many! As I read this guest book I see that everyone saw, recognized and cherished how SPECIAL you truly were.

I shed my tears,
I let out my cries,
then I remembered
we never truly say good-bye
I just keep in mind
That God has a plan
And someday we will all
be together again!

Daveris Colvin

August 27, 2008

Dad I love you with all my heart. I will never forget the times we spent together eventhough I wish we had alot more. We had so many more things to do together but now I know that your in a better place. And everything I do now is for you anytime I step on that court it's for you.
I Love You Muah

Mary & Dennis Hardy

August 26, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,ERNEST
you will never be forgotten, you gave us a beautiful grandson and another one is on the way,every day i look at Julius, i think of you and remember all the happy times we all had together ,till we all meet again,God Bless You............

g Barros

August 26, 2008

Duna, If you were here you would have me sing "Happy Birthday to you" so, I'm singing this song while my tears fall..."HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DUNA. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU."

August 26, 2008

Happy Birthday Baby!! We sang to you today, Julius did his little side to side dance, and sang out loud as his always did for us in the truck, but this time he added clapping too!! He has gotten so big, I guess he will take after you more than me, which makes me very very happy!! It seems like time is standing still for us. You promised not to leave me all alone, and when I look at Julius, and anticipate the new little boy yet to come, I guess in fact, you haven't. I know you will be here in spirit as this baby comes too. Thank you so very much for all you have given me these past few years, although it was a short time, you stole my heart and soul. I have security knowing it is your shadow of love, protecting us from above.

This has been so very hard, so many people have so much to say. I have tried to find answers, but it is not necessary, my answers are in the memories of the life and the times we shared, that is my truth, one you yourself gave me. Everyone is so sad, and just can't believe they won't hear your strong voice, or see your loving smile at their door. Each and every person you met, you made an impression on them, to be considered a freind of yours was to know you were loved. With every handshake, or big bold hug, you gave a piece of your heart. There is never replacing you baby, not in life, love, or for your friends. You were and always will be a truly unique loving and ever so special man. Your momma, sisters, brother and sons all miss you dearly, I just wish I could do more to assure them how very much you always have loved them, and always will. Everyone celebrated your birthday, the way you would have, for you baby, we did too, but Julius and I needed a little alone time that weekend just to reflect. Everyone says it will get better, but to me it hurts more and more, wanting and needing you, I feel so selfish for that, because I know you no longer suffer, but to me you were gonna be here forever, it is so shocking and still unreal.

Thank you to all of the staff at the Rhode Island Oncology Unit, and the 7th and 8th floors at Rhode Island Hospital, you all were very special to Ernest, he considered you all friends, and knew everyone by name, he considered you all friends, and that indeed helped him keep his head up every week when he went to his appointments. Pam although I don't know you very well, thank you for being a special friend to him, I know he cared for you and your family to have been so close to you all. Shelia, having just the chance to meet and talk to you now, I am glad that Ernest had you as a forever friend, not many people can say they have ever had that in a lifetime, to have loved, and to remain close after, you must be a wonderful person, and maybe one day we can share our memories. To know Ernest was to love him, and with all the love for him I have read on these pages, he will live on forever in everyone's hearts and memories.

Baby, I know I will see you again, it is all a part of God's plan, he makes no mistakes, and all is done for reasons right and true. Until that day I will see a part of you each and every day in the faces of our sons as they grow into young men. With each breeze that blows by, we will feel your hands on our shoulders, with every drop of rain, a tear for you of happiness and memories. When autumn turns to winter and the snows begins to fall, we all will know it is kisses from above. Everytime I smell a gerber daisy, or see a butterfly gliding past, I will be assured that you are okay, and missing and loving us as much as we do you.

I Love with All My Heart and Soul Ernest....Forever!!!!!!(ONE LOVE) XOXOXOXO I know you meant what you said to me, our babies, my boys our friends and my parents. We all hold you high. Just as we all shared a home on our vacation, our hearts are your home now, and loving memories of you are always welcome.......See you in my dreams......and again, Happy Birthday, to the most beautiful man inside and out, be at peace sweet baby, we love you.

All My Love, Always, Dawn

Are Souls are Entwined Forever.

Shelia

August 26, 2008

Happy Birthday Duna,
I can't send a birthday card, Because I haven't an address, But I know you're in heaven, Because God only takes the best, So please God if you're listening, Don't leave Duna on his own, For today is his birthday, And he should be at home. Loving and missing you always Baby. My thoughts are always with you, In a very special way, Not only on your birthday, But every single day. We had a nice Birthday Party Celebration for you on Saturday, and we know that You were there, especially as you whispered in your son Daveris’s ear. Happy Birthday Duna and to you Daveris too(8/27), the Lord will always keep you both bonded together at heart to celebrate for all the years thru.

I miss you soooooo much Duna, it is just so hard to believe it is true, but I know that God has You in the palm of his hand and we will help to see me thru, the hurt and the pain of losing you!!

I will always love you and remember all the many birthday memories before today and the ones in the future too. You are really something special, and we all miss you soooooo much.

I just want you to know that, Keion and Kearah, spoke of you to me yesterday, she said as she looked at your picture, Memah, Duna is in the sky, he passed, and he not coming back no more. What tears it brought to my eyes, Katrina says that now when the twins are outside and look into the sky waving, they say “Hi Duna, we love you!!!! I know how happy you were to know that as lil’ toddlers they learned your name so quickly and sprinted towards you each time you walked in the door with hugs and snotty kisses, that you loved and feared so much as you swiped their noses. There are just so many memories that will live forever in the family, as we take pride just sitting around telling many stories while laughing and crying at the same time.
One Love Always!!!!!!! XOXOXOXOXO – Hugs and kisses for Life

Trina Carpenter

August 26, 2008

Happy Birthday Dunna!!!! We love and miss you always. You will neva be forgotten. Much love from kids Keion & Kearah And Trina & Shif. ONE LOVE!!!!!

TAMARA WILLIAMS

August 26, 2008

Happy Birthday Dunna. I hope you know that I love you dearly and you will always be in my heart and mind. I will carry you with me at all times. You have alway been my hero and always will be. I know that their will be a day that we will be together again. You will always be remembered by you good heart and kind words. I will make sure that Tavonna will know who her Uncle Dunna is. I know you are now in heaven smiling down on us. R.I.P BIG BROTHER MUCH LOVE TAMARA AND TAVONNA

August 26, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!!!! ANYTIME XOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
THANKS FOR BEING YOU!
ONE LOVE!!
LOVE YA BACK MAN...............

August 26, 2008

Happy Birthday, my friend!

Dorothy Pizzarelli

August 25, 2008

Mrs. Williams & family,
I am so sorry to hear the passing of your son. I know him as Chief, he is a friend of my brother (Brian Marinosci) and became a close friend to our mom. He would visit her often and when he came shortly after my mom passed in 2005, he was devastated as I am to hear of his passing.

God bless you and your family.

Dorothy Marinosci Pizzarelli & family

Katrina Carpenter

August 25, 2008

To all of my extended family, the Williams Family, and to my own family, The Carpenters/Correy Family,friends, and especially my mother Sheila. I know some of the pain you are experiencing in the loss of Dunna. I grew up with him in my household since a young girl and he was stepfather to me and my brother.He treated my own kids like his grandchildren and is considered a great loss to many. Whenever I think of his last days my heart hurts knowing some of what he went through and suffering his untimely death. Its still surreal to me. But I also try to remember the many good memories I have of him and knowing all he looked forward to were "Better Days" like his tattoo written on his arm. He will be missed greatly but is at peace now and suffers no more. We all most meet are Maker one day. So until then remember the love he shared and the fond memories that we were able to share with him. Stay Strong and God Bless!

g Barros

August 24, 2008

Duna,
my brother in-law my friend. I am going to miss you so much. You were and always will be so dear to me. Your funny, charismatic charm will be truly missed and I promise to remind your children, what a great man and father you were..We love you Ernest H. Williams b-k-a Duna, Chief until we meet again, you will be in my heart

Pam

August 24, 2008

My friend you will be greatly missed. It was a pleasure to have met you and be able to share in your life. Your are a special man. I want to thank you for allowing me to spend these last months in your life, you have touched all our hearts. Sarah, Jay, and I will never be the same, as you have shed a long lasting light onto us. We love you!
To the Williams Family, I am truly sorry for you loss. Please know that Ernest loved and missed you. He struggled daily on how to spare you all the pain. He is above us looking down, guiding us.
Pam

Princess Butler

August 24, 2008

iam sorry for your loss i will always have fond memories of dunna in highschool he was a really nice guy who will truly be missed .

Richard Andrew Williams

August 23, 2008

Duna, my memories of you was always with a smile when I entertained you and your sister, Monica. It seemed that time passed so fast and that was the last time I saw you. I heard rumors from family and friends you were a grown man, slitting image of your father, and always with that smile. I spoke of you often and all I wanted to do was see you once again. That time has come and gone. I look at the picture of you and I smile to a laugh and tears began to fall. I am going to miss you. Its going to be hard to fill the void that I have in my heart. Thru this unfortunate occasion God will give your Mother(Gloria), Monica, Sheldon, and Lisa the strength to move on. Duna will always be in our hearts and envision that and the last time you all were together and hold on to that and feeling. He's only asleep for now and we shall all meet again. God Bless the family and friends and hang on to those memorable moments when you were together.

Erin Munroe

August 23, 2008

Dawn, Im so sorry for your loss. Everytime I saw you and Ernest together he always said how much he loved you and Julius. You were his true love and he will always love you and be looking out for you. He couldnt wait for the day his new baby boy arrived and he will be there with you in spirit when it happens. Remember all the good times and if you need me im always here. love you always Erin.

Love you always Your "Bestest" Friend and Forever Love

August 23, 2008

My Dearest Duna,

Words cannot express the loss I feel without you physically in my life.
You have always been my one true love and the life we shared and built together for 16 years is longer than many marriages last. We had no children together by choice, but we made sure that we bonded each of our own to love as one. You with Daveris, me... with Katrina and
Kashif, and for many, many years we were that strong family unit.
The years we spent was always so full of love, because we shared LIFE!
and we enjoyed each other so much. Of course. with happiness there is pain, we went thru it all. The good, the bad, and the ugly but one thing you and I always knew how to do,.. was "keep it together" I am so grateful that God has given me the opportunity to spend the time I did with you. You were my
soulmate from the start, and in the end, my "bestest" friend. One thing we both made sure was that we never let our love die. My baby, it hurts to let go and I don't think I ever will. Thank you for always being that special man in my life, thank you for always sticking by my side, thank you for loving me "all the time". Thank you for strength, your love and your respect. You have grabbed hold of my love and embraced it like no one else ever has and I loved loving you and being loved by you.

I will always cherish the memories and keep you alive within my heart, until we meet again.

I am so sorry for your last 24 months of life. You tried so hard to just be happy, I watched you and listened to you live with so much pain and sorrow, as you always
confided in me with your troubles. I am so sorry for that part of your life. I just wish it could have been different for you....but you always kept your head up high even as your spirits fell low. It was so painful for us all to see you taking what I knew would be your last breathe that dreadful evening, but sleep on sweet baby, rest, because you will suffer no more with the pain you 1st encountered a little over 2 yrs ago. The emotional pain that all who loved you, have seen and heard you face daily....sooo much pain baby...unnecessary pain...I am so sorry for that part of your life. Please know that I will always love you, and thank you for being my everything until the very end!!! No more stress, no more pain~mentally, emotionally or physically!! You are now free from it all!!! R.I.P my love!!! ....you will always be with me, and I will never forget the beautiful, magical times we shared, as "we created true love from real emotions"

To the family, "Mama", Lisa, Good, Tamara, Moni...it's been tough for us all. I know your hurt and pain, and I know the love you shared, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that Duna loved you all so much, hold on to all your good memories, as he will always be watching over you. Daveris....oh Daveris...I am so sorry sweetheart, your Dad loved you so much, and to
look at you is like looking at him.You are his twin. God blessed you with many wonderful years with your dad and you know I always loved you and always will. Charlotte, you raised such a fine young man.
I am so proud of him and his accomplishments. Be strong "Veris" and just "keep it moving" young man!
Your on the right track. Please always keep in touch with me. Julius, you were your father's "special child",
as you struggled with life and he proudly watched as you progressed and overcame many obstocales,he was very proud, and he only would wish he had more time to share this life with you, because I know
he loved you very much....

Stairway to Heaven

They say memories are golden,
Well, maybe that is true;
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried;
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still;
In my heart you hold a piece
No one could ever fill.

But now I know you want me
To mourn for you no more,
To remember the happy times
Life still has much in store.

Since you'll never be forgotten
I pledge to you today;
A hallowed place within my heart
Is where you'll always stay.

If tears could build a stairway
And heartache make a lane;
I'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same;
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.

Lyrics by Robert Plant & Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin

Duna, Chief, Ernest, Baby, Sweetheart...... you always told me
just like Scarface and Tupac sang it your way..."SMILE FOR ME" please believe with every thought, every memory, every flashback of you in my life, there will be a tear that may fall, but there will always be that "smile" for you, because you kept that smile in my heart..ALWAYS!
ONE LOVE BABY...forever!!!!! You always told me no one could ever replace the life and the love we shared, you said it all the time, and I now believe!!!!

XOXOXOXO...for life and ever more!!!!

To the many, many friends of the Chief, he loved life, and his passing was a shock to many, even still today, but God does not make mistakes. Hold on to the good times, as sad as it may be. He is in a better place and suffering no more.
Thanks for all the support given during this time!

Baby, You always wanted to see Grandma Biggie, Norma and Grandmother again you are now there .....and I will forever love you and keep you close at heart.

Amy Harris

August 22, 2008

To the Williams family, Dawn, Julious and Baby soon to come. I am so Sorry for the loss of Ernest. I met Ernest only six months ago but I heard great things about him before then from my Bestfriend Dawn. When I met him he welcomed me as a friend right away. And let me say, Wow the man could talk some serious conversation. I'm going to miss you. I am so happy that I was able to know you. I am blessed to be able to be here to watch your two baby sons grow. Until I see you again my friend myself and my daughter Kylie (Ms.Harris) Will Hold onto our memories.

Dennis and Mary Hardy

August 22, 2008

We are going to miss you very much Ernest,you were like a son in law to us.we will never forget you,you gave us so much happy memories and will have them forever.We will make sure that your sons know what a great man you are.

RAYNA LOPEZ

August 22, 2008

To the Williams Family, Chief was a good friend , he will be missed dearly missed.

felicia gomes

August 22, 2008

you all are in my prayers

andreas (drew scratch) stasinopoulos

August 22, 2008

To the family,my prayers and condolences go out to you.Dunna,I have not seen you since I left for atlanta,but the memories are like just yesterday..... you'll always have a place in my heart and always be remembered homie. R.I.P DUNNA your with GOD now

Roland Estrada

August 22, 2008

Crazy world we live in. Duna grew up playing basketball in my backyard on Potters Ave. after which we became best of friends for a while. I remember me, Duna, and Tim Cooley working out like animals at Golds Gym in Warwick. Later on we lost touch but we recently ran into each other several weeks ago and I was able to see him a few times. This brother was a class act and man I miss him already. May he rest in peace and my condolenses go out to his family. Love ya bro.....Roland Estrada

August 22, 2008

I only know that you fought hard and knew that your time was coming. I'm only sad that ill be missing that smile and the jokes you say just to make the day go by. Its been a long battle my friend, I know your at peace and will see again one day.

Shelia Carpenter

August 22, 2008

Pam,
Thank you for being there when he needed you, you were a friend that opened up to Ernest, and I know he appreciated you for all that you've done for him. Dawn, take care of Julius, and I am so sorry things just could not have been different for him. He was a great man with love for many. His lists of friends runs a mile long. To the staff at RI Hospital, it was a long journey for the Chief, thank you for all that you've done. I know he will be missed by many!!!! To all of his friends he had a special request for his Homecoming, and that was to play his song "Smile for me" by Tupac and Scarface, so as you say your goodbyes, play that song, or just thank of that verse in his memory and just SMILE.

Jefferies Lettisha

August 21, 2008

We are so sorry for our loss, and may god be with you through this rough time.

Judy Abate

August 21, 2008

Dear Sheila,
There are no words to speak to you, I remember you coming into my office so sad,Ernest was sick,you were worried,conerned,sad,you needed,wanted him to get better,when he did get better we were pleased,relieved and glad he was going to be okay, then this? The man upstairs has a better plan for Ernest,and Sheila you now have an angel in heaven looking down upon you, Ernest is your guardian angel,he will always be with you Sheila, I know because of the special bond you two shared.
Your friend
Judy

Cheryl Robinson-Roberts & Family

August 21, 2008

To Mrs. Williams, Lisa, Monica, Tamara and Family:
It is with a sad heart that I learned of the passing of Duna today. I know that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord..."
Keep the faith and know that God has it all in control.
You are in our prayers.
Sorrowfully yours,

jack young

August 21, 2008

I'm sorry for your great loss. Cheif made a difference in my life and was a cherished friend. He was very special and I wish I had known him longer. My family and I wish you well and hope your grief is lessoned by fond memories.

LATESHA TATE

August 21, 2008

TO MY COUSINS AND AUNTIE.I LOVE YOU ALL AND MISS YOU MUCH.MAY GOD BE WIYH YOU ALL.DUNA I LOVE YOU AND I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY.YOU WERE NOT JUST A COUSIN TO ME BUT AN OLDER BROTHER I COULD TALK TO YOU ABOUT ANYTHING.MY HEART HURTS SOOOO MUCH THAT YOU ARE GONE.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU SMILE AND THE WAY YOU WOULD LIVEN UP THE ROOM WHEN YOU WALKED IN.WORDS CANT EXPRESS WHAT YOU MEANT TO US.ONE LOVE YOUR COUSIN TE.

Antonio Scott

August 21, 2008

First and foremost to the FAMILY my condolensces..To Dunna , Thanks for lookin out when I first moved up from down south ..u will be remembered as a cool classmate, teamate, and most of all a good friend....

KOBIE

August 21, 2008

to the family of Duna:
you have my deepest sympathy in this time of need, me and Duna, hung out together as kids and worked out together as grown men he will be missed. rest in peace my brother you will be in my throughts.

Maria Sampson (Johnson)

August 21, 2008

To the Williams Family:
It's been years since I've seen any of you...however, when I heard about Dunna's passing all of those memories of our family growing up with yours on the East Side back in the day immediately came back to me. Know that God, as well as all of the people whose lives Dunna touched, are with your family during this time of grief.

Cherie Small

August 21, 2008

I'd like to express my deepest sympathy to the Williams family. Ernie was a good friend and he'll truly be missed. RIP........

Sharleen Duncan

August 21, 2008

May God be with you and your family at this time. I send my condolences. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Rosi (Wilcox) Staley & Kenneth Staley Sr

August 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I'Loner Weaver

August 21, 2008

I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the Williams family. "Dunner" was a great person and I will surely miss him. I hadn't seen him in a while but I remember always feeling safe when I was around him!! I will cling to the memories of seeing him in the Blue Delta 88, playing his loud music. He had a bright smile and a great personality! I am honored to have been able to call him friend. I pray that God grants you all the strength to deal with this loss.

Krystal Mangum

August 21, 2008

We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Dunna. We send our deepest condolences to the entire family during your time of loss. God bless.

From our family to yours.

Andrea "Joey" Robinson (Mangum)

Donna Oluyemi

August 21, 2008

Ms. Gloria and the entire William Family, I am so sorry to here about Dunna's passing. May GOD be with you in this time of sorrow. I will miss him dearly.

Gloria Johnson

August 21, 2008

Oh my goodness..Dunna..I can't believe it. I remember when we used to all hang on the corner on Broad Street back in the day. You were always so nice to me. ...will be greatly missed.

May God Bless the family, may prayers are with you in this time of grief.

Margaret Cooley

August 21, 2008

Gloria, chief is only sleeping, when i got news i was so sadden by dunna's passing he will be miss but his memories will remain forever,chief was like a brother,son and much more God has plans for you chief the journey isn't over

Diane Baker

August 21, 2008

I'd like to express my heartfelt sympathy to Gloria, Tamara and the entire Williams family. Gloria, you know like I know that God doesn't make mistakes. He has other plans for Ernest. I pray that your memories of him will warm your heart and that knowing he's in a better place will give you peace. I will keep you all in my prayers.

May he rest in peace

Charlene Boudreau

August 21, 2008

May god bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Amy Lasky

August 21, 2008

Ernest,
Its going to be hard not to expect you to walk in on Tuesday and Thursday mornings with that huge smile on your face saying Am, you ready for me?? Over the past year you became more than a patient, you were a Friend. I know that you stayed strong and fought the best that you could, now you are finally at peace and can rest. I'm going to miss you.

Regina Briggs

August 21, 2008

R.I.P. Dunna. you will be greatly missed. to the family sorry for your loss.

Leslie Burk

August 21, 2008

My love goes out to the family and children in this time of need. You are in my prayers and you have my love.

Nita Isom

August 21, 2008

My god be with the family and children. Hold him in your hearts and soul. God has him now, and he is safe. When you cry, cry of joy and love for all the years that he has been with you. Much love

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