Photo courtesy of T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home - Suffolk
May 8, 1943 - Oct 12, 2025
Margarita my heartfelt condolences are with you and family at this sad time Willie was a kind hearted Pearson always had a gentle quiet voice to encourage anyone who ask him a question about anything a good worker at Planters Peanut yes I said Planters that's how long he was a employer RIP co-worker
October 18, 2025
Remembered By
Rachel Ward Davis
October 18, 2025 | Coworker
Margarita, I am sending my condolences to you with tons of love. Willie was a good man, surely he will be missed and I know that your heart is broken but remember..."God' Got It"
Liz Brown
October 17, 2025 | Suffolk, VA | Friend
The Norman family! Always appreciated your family as being our extended family. Back in the day my mom & Dad was tight your parents, and we used to play with Margarita as kids all of us Peter, George, Eunice, we grow up as friends for life. You will be missed Bookie'R.I.H ❤❤❤
Eunice Norman
October 17, 2025 | Suffolk, VA | Friend
Phillp Council and family the people that gather around Willie will always remember him as a person who had kind words his coworkers and good advice he will always be remember
Phillip Council
October 17, 2025 | SUFFOLK, VA
Margarita and Family I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Williams. He was a quiet and kind man. I pray Jesus will give you strength and peace.
Marian & Stefon Artis
October 16, 2025 | Suffolk, VA | Friend
Prayers of love and peace to the family as you face each new day without your beloved. May you find comfort in the many memories as you reflect on a well lived life. Take your rest, Mr. Williams.
Starlette Joyner
October 16, 2025 | Chesapeake, VA | Acquaintance
To Margarita & the Williams Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I remember him as a quiet & peaceful man in all the years we lived next door to you in Suffolk. Praying that the Lord grant you love, peace & comfort from family, friends & all that knew your father & your family.
Betty Beale-Griffin & Family
October 16, 2025 | Elizabeth City, NC | Friend
TO MY FREIND AND CO WORKER GOING MISS YOU GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
HERBERT BROWN
October 16, 2025 | PORTSMOUTH, VA
Willie Lee Williams, of 4500 Queen Street in Suffolk, Virginia, peacefully transitioned from this life on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Harbour View Hospital. Born on May 8, 1943, in Nansemond County—now known as Suffolk—Willie was a lifelong resident whose presence radiated warmth, kindness, and quiet strength.
Educated in the Suffolk Public School System, he proudly graduated from East Suffolk High School, where he built the foundation for a lifetime of diligence and perseverance. Willie went on to dedicate over 33 years of loyal service as a machine mechanic at Planters Peanut Company. His coworkers remember him as dependable, hardworking, and always willing to lend a helping hand — a man whose character spoke louder than words.
In life, Willie was united in holy matrimony to the late Rita K. Williams, his devoted wife of 53 beautiful years. Their union was one of true partnership and enduring love — a bond that continues through the family they nurtured together.
He leaves to cherish his memory two loving daughters, Margarita Williams and Stacey Eley; two devoted sons, Ricky Hall and Dontrail Hall; two caring brothers, James G. Hall and John Luther Hall, Jr.; one beloved sister, Jackie Hall; a faithful friend, Denise Reese; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends whose lives were enriched by his presence.
Willie was known for his gentle humor, his joy in family gatherings, and his unwavering willingness to serve others. He found happiness in simple things — a good meal, good company, and the laughter of loved ones. His heart was as generous as his hands were skilled, and his spirit will continue to guide and inspire all who were blessed to know him.
His journey on earth has ended, but his love, lessons, and legacy will live on forever — carried in the hearts of those who will never forget his smile, his faith, and his quiet grace.
“Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your Lord.” — Matthew 25:23
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