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John Earl Williams, Sr. passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on January 3, 1968, in Sumter, South Carolina. John, also known as Big Earl, was a loving father, cherished grandfather, and a friend to many. John attended William M. Raines High School, where he laid the foundation for a successful future.
Big Earl was known for his sense of humor, always able to bring a smile to anyone's face and make them laugh. He had a heart of gold and was known for his generous nature. John had a special ability to brighten up any gathering and was truly the life of every party.
In his free time, John loved nothing more than spending quality time with his family and friends. Being a great father was his greatest joy in life, and he cherished every moment he had with his loved ones.
John Earl Williams, Sr. will be remembered for his infectious laughter, his generosity, and his ability to bring happiness to those around him. He has left behind a legacy of love and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearline Williams and Grant Williams.
John is survived by his children, Jonisha Williams, John Williams, Jr., Rasheal Lamar, and Tamara Williams. He was a proud grandfather to Ne'Khia Ray, Sha'Mya Ray, Antoine Walters, Royale Walters, Nicholas Byers, Kayden Haynes, Ja'niez Williams, Jacob Williams, and Jalen Williams. John is also survived by his siblings, Patricia McMillian, Terry Williams, and Jason Coates, as well as his aunt, Mary, and his special nephew, Lenard Cogdell. He will be deeply missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many sorrowing friend.
Sarah L. Carter's Funeral Home Northside is serving the Family.
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Ne´Khia Ray
July 30, 2025
I miss you so much grandpa, words can´t even describe it. I miss the way you´d watch tv. I miss the way you´d cough while smoking. I miss you calling, I miss talking for hours. A part of me really did leave when you left and I keep trying to get that part back but pa, it ain´t coming back. I wish I could say there are times I think about you, but it´s all the time. Especially when i´m driving, and lately, i´m on the road a lot. I know you wouldn´t want me to cry, I hate that I do but I can´t help it. And it´s not a sadness filled will rage anymore, it´s just plain old sadness hidden behind reality. Anyway I love you pa.
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Ne´Khia Ray
February 9, 2025
I miss you. They say it gets easier with time but everyday i miss you more. Time moves so slow, November 2023 still feels like last year. I haven´t heard you say my name in so long, its like when you got the beat but still can´t find lyrics to a song. Often times I wake up, sit & stare, and I say it again to remind myself it´s real so I don´t have to just remember in the middle of the day. When you left so did a piece of my home, I left away for college with a light on, and I came back and it wasn´t on anymore. And no matter how hard I prayed and cried It wouldn´t turn on, and no matter how many bulbs I tried to screw back in, nothing compared to how bright the first had shined. It´s so many things I never got to say, but I know someday God will send your soul to be with mine again, i´ll say the things I never got to say maybe in a different way or perspective but they´ll be said. This utter feeling in me, I don´t know what it is, I feel everything, all at once. Pieces of memories, my life doesn´t flash all at once; pieces of the life we once had do. Experiences, emotions, thoughts, conversations, they all cross timelines when dealing with grief. It´s been a long day so i´m going to end this. I just partook in your favorite hobby lol. Comeback when you´re ready. I love you and miss you more.
-Khi Khi
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