Bobby Williams

Bobby Williams, 76 of Little Rock transitioned on Monday, November 10, 2025, at John McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital. Bobby was born April 29, 1949, to the late Lucille E. Williams and Leonard Williams Sr. at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Bobby was raised in Belle Rose until he moved to Chicago Illinois at the age of 16. He attended Emil G. Hirch Highschool and later volunteered to go into the United States Marines where he received his diploma. After the Marines he worked for Brinks for several years. Bobby found Christ at an early age. Bobby joined Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church under the late Rev. Joseph Wells. He was a dedicated member of his church, Sunday school member as well a trustee board until his health failed for over 30 years.
Bobby went back to school to earn his BA in Criminal Justice. He volunteered at Little Company of Mary Hospital and read weekly to the Blind at the Light House for Blind. He truly enjoyed helping people and being around people. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents: Lucille Williams and Leonard Williams Sr.; brothers: Wayne Williams, Leonard Jr. Williams, Graylin Williams and David Williams.
Bobby leaves to cherish memories his children: Michelle S. Williams & Shelton E. Bell; sisters: Veverline Rome, Sylvia Young & Paulette Williams; grandchildren: Malik A. Scott, Kanisha A. Bell, Christopher A. Dunn and Shaniya L. Bell; granddaughter: Amara Medina
The Final Inspection
They stood before their Maker and thus it came to pass.
They hoped their shoes were shining just as brightly as their brass.
"Step forward now Marines," He said, "how shall I deal with you?
Have you kept all my commandments, to your duty were you true?"
We didn't like the things we did, but had to make a choice.
For those of us who carried guns, we tried to hear your voice.
We seldom had a place to sleep or had a quiet meal.
We were bound to do our duty, no matter how we feel.
We've had to fight on Sundays and at times our talk was rough.
Sometimes our acts were violent, because wars are always tough.
We've never missed a cry for help, at times we've shed some tears.
We protected little children and tried to calm their fears.
We know we don't deserve a place among your faithful here.
Their many years of service show how they were more sincere.
So if you have a place for us, it need not be so grand.
We never expected so very much, if not, we'll understand.
A silence fell all around the Throne, where Saints have often trod
As all Marines wait quietly, for the judgment of their God.
"Enter now Marines," He said, "you have borne your burdens well
Guard peacefully on these golden streets, You served your time in Hell."
by Harry McKnight (29th Mar-3-H)