Willie James "Johnny Lee" Williams

Mr. Johnny Lee Williams peacefully transitioned to his eternal home, surrounded by family, on December 3, 2025, at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, GA. He was born on September 18, 1941, in Thomas County, Georgia, to the proud parents of the late John Henry Williams, Sr., and Sophia R. Johnson Williams.

A proud graduate of Magnolia High School, class of 1959. He was voted class president and was known as a very stylish, well-groomed man. Johnny Lee had several tours of duty as he served our country in the United States Air Force. Throughout his life, he was immersed in the Christian faith and loved the Lord with all his heart.

He was preceded in death by two kids: Johnny L. Williams, Jr., and Asoreda Robinson.  His beloved siblings: Dorothy Williams, Portia Evans, and Johnny H. Williams, Jr. 

Johnny leaves to cherish his memories: three daughters, Kelly Wright of Delray Beach, FL, Cynthia McLamore of South Carolina, and Renee Dixon of Augusta, GA. His sisters: Annie Mae Robinson of Boston, GA, Linda Bernard of Delray Beach, FL, Shirley (Charles) Scott of Seffner, FL, and Gloria Pendleton of Tampa, FL. One loving and devoted brother, Willie Bernard. A very special great niece and caregiver, Ja'niyah Brooks.

Johnny Lee loved his cousins and held them close to his heart: Arunita (Leonard, Sr.) Christian of Thomasville, GA, Lillian Newsome of Birmingham, AL, Mary Helen (Wilbert) Grant of Detroit, MI, and Rosetta Johnson of McDonough, GA. A host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, cousins, and friends. A special thanks to Joyce Shabazz, The Hospice Care Team, and Gloria Jackson.

Although Johnny Lee has reached his eternal home, he will always rest within our hearts.