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Lawrence Williams Obituary

CHAMPAIGN - Lawrence "Bino" Williams, 81, of Champaign, formerly of Urbana, died Sunday (Aug. 24, 2025) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at New Generation Church (formerly Greater Holy Temple), 1409 W. Dublin St., Urbana. Apostle Simmons will officiate. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Danville National Cemetery, Danville. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Walker Funeral Services and Chapel, 704 N. Fourth St., Champaign, is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The News-Gazette on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Danny Townsend

September 7, 2025

My Condolences to the Family, Lorraine, Neil and the rest of the Family

Chris Hayes

September 2, 2025

I'm saddened to hear of Beano's passing. I met him on my 1st day at the working at the u of. I. I always enjoyed his conversation and his wit.
rest in peace, my friend.

Cordelia Coleman

August 30, 2025

It was good to know you Venmo we first meet at the old ISR building and he kept me laughing I enjoyed working with you and you will be truly missed. Sending the family my condolences and prayers RIP beno

Ernest Rocky Richardson

August 30, 2025

So sorry to hear of your loss and I offer my sincere condolences and prayers to the Williams family. I've known Beno since the late 60's when I arrived in Champaign from Rome/Utica New York and was stationed at Chanute Air Force Base at Rantoul Illinois.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

New Generation Church/ (formerly) Greater Holy Temple Church

1409 W. Dublin St. , Urbana, IL 61801

Sep

1

Service

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

New Generation Church/ (formerly) Greater Holy Temple Church

1409 W. Dublin St. , Urbana, IL 61801

Sep

1

Service

11:00 a.m.

New Generation Church/ (formerly) Greater Holy Temple Church

1409 W. Dublin St. , Urbana, IL 61801

Funeral services provided by:

Walker Funeral Service and Chapel, Inc. - Champaign

704 N. 4th St., Champaign, IL 61820

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