Robert-Williams, Sr.-Obituary

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Robert Percy Lee Williams, Sr.

Feb 19, 1939 - Feb 1, 2026

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Daddy its very hard for me everytime I come in and don't see you sitting in your chair with that smile everytime I walk in your bedroom and your not there everytime every morning when I get up I would ask what you want for breakfast I miss fixing those pancakes everytime we ate dinner you would let me eat off your plate every night you would tell me I could come sleep in the room with you and mama now its Sunday morning I miss helping you put on your shirt and button it up and getting...

Erica sorry to hear about your father my prayers go out to you and your family. Love you all,

It was a pleasure knowing Mr.Robert I really feel like part of this family. Sincerely Carl Smith, Anna Louise Witherspoon fiance.

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE WILLIAMS FAMILY; HE HAVE GONE TO BE WITH THE LORD BUT OUR MEMORIES WILL LIVE ON. MR. WILLIAMS WILL BE MISSED.

I pray God comfort the entire family and give you the peace that passes all understanding.
Continue to seek God during these difficult times.
With love ❤

Rest in peace, my father-in-law who treat me as a daughter. Thanks for the love that you shared with us, you have always greet me with a warm smile ,You will be forever in our hearts. Karon

To my husband my forever love my whole life has changed after having you as my husband for 66 years now your gone it hurts so bad but I must carry on carrying you in my heart forever you were everything to me and I know you are in a better place watching over me I will truly miss you and enjoy your new home until we meet again your wife Ernestine

Daddy you have really left a big hole in my heart but I know it's selfish of me to keep you here when I know its so much better on the other side. I will always remember the last thing you told me was to always let my light shine and that I will do. It's been hard and still but I'm so happy for you no more aches and pain i loved you then and I love you forever Daddy and daughter bond can never be broken for we shall meet again love your baby girl. Erica

Obituary

Robert's Obituary

Robert Percy Lee Williams Sr., 86, of New Orleans, LA., passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026.  Robert was born on February 19, 1939. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Robert is survived by his wife Ernestine Williams children, Barbara Williams, Robert Percy Lee Williams Jr, Remona Jackson, Regina Bell, Erica Williams and Reginald Williams.  He was predeceased by his parents Freeman and Bertha Williams, daughter, Brenda Benjamin, brothers, Edward and Willie Williams, sisters Mary Etta McQuarters and Ora Lee Farmer. 

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at Zion Travelers 2nd Baptist Church, 3719 Laurel St., New Orleans, LA 70115, on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM. Interment: Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Dennis Funeral Home, 1812 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Zion Travelers 2nd Baptist Church.

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