USAF MSgt "Ret." Williams

USAF MSgt "Ret." Williams obituary

USAF MSgt "Ret." Williams

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USAF Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Downtown on Sep. 4, 2025.

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USAF (Ret.) MSgt Alan Louis Williams entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the Celebration of Life service starting at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025 at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Peninsula Memorial Park.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

12

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9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory (Downtown)

1601 27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607

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Sep

12

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory (Downtown)

1601 27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607

Send Flowers

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