Jonathan Williams

Jonathan Williams obituary, Memphis, TN

Jonathan Williams

Jonathan Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKibben & Guinn Funeral Service - Grenada on Dec. 16, 2025.
Jonathan A. Williams aka "Gypsy", age 48, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 3, 2025, while working away from home in Memphis, Tennessee. At the time, he was employed as a Project Support Associate with AAON, Inc., a manufacturing company.

Born in San Diego, California, and raised in Virginia, Jonathan was a true "jack of all trades." His craftsmanship was evident in the beautiful tile work he completed for large businesses, and his skills in construction were widely admired. He was also a gifted entertainer-working as both a DJ and KJ-and known for his remarkable singing voice. Jonathan found joy in riding motorcycles and horses, embracing life with a free spirit and a generous heart.

He traveled wherever the wind led him, forging deep connections along the way. Friends often became family, and his warmth and charisma left lasting impressions on everyone he met.

Jonathan is survived by his children: Jhai'Nayia, Noah, Josh, and Cheyenne; his beloved granddaughter, Con'Niya; his mother, Candance; and a wide circle of siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends who mourn his passing.

In accordance with his wishes, Jonathan was cremated at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, Mississippi. He requested no viewing or formal church service. Instead, he hoped his family and friends would celebrate his life through shared memories, laughter, and love.

Jonathan's legacy lives on in the lives he touched and the stories that will be told for years to come.

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