Alvin "Big Wheel" Williams Sr.

WILLIAMS Alvin "Big Wheel" Williams Sr. died unexpectedly with family members by his side on Thursday, March 11, 2010 while being hospitalized at West Jefferson Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 7040 Lapalco Blvd. Marrero, LA. The honorable Sterling Mealancon will officiate. Viewing of the remains will be held between 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm. Alvin was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 24, 1947 to the late Valentine Williams and Rosie Manshack Williams. He fondly talked about the summers he spent as a child in the care of his adoring aunt, Corrine Cost in Donaldsonville, LA. He was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School. As a young man, Alvin met and married Mable Thomas. Four sons, Alvin Williams Jr., Gregory Williams, Torrance Williams, Trannie Williams were born from that union. He has one other son, Carlton Skinner Williams. Alvin's only daughter, Brandy Williams, was produced through his marriage to Bonnie Smith. Alvin was a part of the trucking industry for more than forty years. He spent the later part of his career with Dynasty Trucking Company. Alvin was the president of the Bayou Black Hunting Club, North South Hunting Club, and Master Mason with Patterson Lodge #36, UMW, St. Johns Grand Lodge, A.F. and AM. It is said that you only had to meet Alvin to become his friend. He was known as a humble giant with a big heart. Alvin's memory will be cherished by his blended family consisting of his devoted wife, Bonnie, his five sons, his daughter Brandy Williams along with, Phyllis Barrios, Valinicia "Renee" Washington, Bridjette Preston, Angela Brooks, Cedric Byrd, Aricia Farlough, Terrance Hunter, and Mashonda Ruth. He is also mourned by his only brother, Norman Williams, his mother in law, Rosia Lee Smith, 33 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and a host of family members, business associates, and loyal friends. Alvin was his family's hero and he will deeply missed by family and friends alike. At Alvin's request, there will be a private burial following the ceremony. In Lieu of flowers, the family is asking that you make a monetary donation for the Alvin Williams Sr. Memorial to be placed on his property in Greensburg, LA. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504.366.4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.nola.com/obituaries/t-p.