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Gregory Williams Obituary

Gregory Williams, age 51, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday April 16, 2019. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Gregory was employed for the past 31 years with the Jefferson Parish Streets Department as a Road Maintenance Foreman. Loving husband of Lisa Williams. Devoted father of Jasmine Williams and the late Brandon L. Byes. Beloved son of Mable Williams and the late Alvin Williams, Sr. Grandson of the late Willard and Lillian Thomas, Valentine and Rosie Williams. Brother of Alvin (Tammy) Williams, Jr., Torrance (Keisha) Williams, Trennie Williams, Carlton Skinner, and Brandy (Sandy) Williams. Nephew of Betty Ann Williams, Norman Williams, Ernest and Bryant Thomas. Uncle of Deja, Asia, Cherame, Kyra Ann, Taylor, and Kennedy Williams. Son-in-law of the late Pamela Patterson Byes and Horace (Yvette) Byes, Sr. Brother-in-law of Horace Byes, Jr., Dawn Byes, and the late Kerry Byes. Godson of Brian and Consuella Lazard. Godfather of Joshua George. Gregory is also survived by his devoted cousin Sandra Williams, close friends Mike Bazile, Clyde Batiste, Kevin Williams, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, Little Zion Baptist Church #3, First New Testament Missionary and Educational Baptist Church, First Agape Christian Outreach Ministry, Macedonia Baptist Church, Progressive Church and all neighboring churches; employees of Jefferson Parish Streets Dept., Ochsner Medical Center, The Medical Team, Coca Cola Bottling Co., and Office Depot are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, 1738 L. B. Landry Ave., New Orleans, LA on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Norman Francis, host pastor; Rev. Hilton Roussell, Jr., of Progressive Church, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Apr. 25 to Apr. 27, 2019.

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D P

May 8, 2019

Unbelievable!!! R.I.P

Patricia A. Garrison

April 30, 2019

Dear Cousin Lisa, I was sadden to hear about the lost of your husband. I extend my condolences and prayers to you and your family with love.

Kimberly Kaiser

April 28, 2019

You will be missed dearly and will always stay close in my heart. My deepest condolences to the Williams family.

Kimberly Kaiser

April 28, 2019

My heart goes out to the Williams family. I will always keep you close in heart as always. Miss you dearly.

I WILL MISS YOU MY FRIEND

SHY GILMORE

April 27, 2019

I WILL MISS YOU MY FRIEND, REST IN HEAVEN.

Lori Gardiner

April 27, 2019

Family is family near of far, love never dies. Thinking of my family today as we celebrate the life of my dear cousin. Im so sorry I cant be there today but I love you all and Im praying that my cousin rests peacefully in paradise. Im sure its been said Mable Ann but Ill say it again, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Greg is now much better off than all of us as he resides with our Father.
Love you all!
Lori Williams Gardiner

Henry Austin

April 27, 2019

Greg was a good friend and co -worker that i will greatly miss. We say to the family that we are praying for you through your times of sorrows. Weeping may endure for a night , but JOY comes in the morning. May the love of God be with you and your family. From : BIG HANK AND FAMILY

Yvette Smith

April 27, 2019

My deepest condolences and prayers to Lisa and family

Arthur Stewart

April 26, 2019

A real friend is so hard to find but my brother Greg was one of those rare gems RIP my brother much love until we meet again.

Yvonne Smith

April 26, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sharan Language

April 26, 2019

Gregory was a very dear friend of mine he will be missed

Junette Payne

April 26, 2019

Take your Rest , you will never be forgotten Love you cousin June

Wanda (GiGi) Harris

April 26, 2019

Carlton and Family. My Condolences Father God Please Keep Your Loving ARMS Around The Family!

Fallon Procter

April 26, 2019

Prayers to the entire Williams family for your loss. Praying for God's love to comfort you during what appears to be one of your most difficult seasons. Remember there is nothing too difficult for God. Cherish every memory and rber the sun is going to shine again for you because weeping won't last always. Blessings and peace to you from the Procter Family.

Sidney Henry

April 26, 2019

Death Takes The Body...God Takes The Soul...Our Mind Holds The Memories...Our Heart Keeps The Love...Our Faith Lets Us Know We Will Meet Again...Silent Tears Hold The Loudest Pain...Much Love Cuz

Giselle J Lewis

April 26, 2019

Deepest condolences to family, friends and co-workers of Greg Williams. It was a pleasure working with him at JP Streets. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. RIP my brother.

Derrick Collins

April 26, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
I will always keep you right here from Jefferson parish streets dept the coolest supervisors I had

ANDREA WILLIAMS

April 26, 2019

Oh, my friend we were not prepared for you leaving so soon. The office is silent without you. I will missed you and Cedric clowning around. Also, you asking, "Andrea can you help me". God took your hand to lead you to a better place. Our hearts are broken but you will remain in our memories until we meet again. God speed.

Annetris Williams

April 26, 2019

You will missed my deepest condolences to your wife and daughter rest in peace

Myra White

April 26, 2019

To Gregory's family, May God give you peace and comfort in this sad hour and years to come. Greg's living was not in vain and he will be truly missed by all of us that knew him.

Carlton Skinner

April 26, 2019

I'm and in disbelief. Rest Gregory until we meet again.

Julia "Ann" VanBuren Thomas

April 26, 2019

Rest in Peace Cousin, Love You.
Barney, Neson, and Ann

Donna Brown

April 26, 2019

RIP MY FRIEND YOU WILL TRULY BE MISS

Kelvin Walker

April 26, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Felecia Williams

April 26, 2019

RIP,Sorry for your Loss

Frederick Brown

April 26, 2019

May God bless you all during this tough time! Greg was a good man, humble man and a good friend whom will always be missed!

T. Davis

April 25, 2019

May you rest in peace my friend. I'm at a loss for words, and would have never imagined you would be gone so soon. Prayers to your family, especially your baby girl Jasmine. That beautiful smile is now heaven's gain. You will be missed dearly.

Tracy Johnskn

April 25, 2019

So sorry for your loss Lisa asking God to comfort you n your family at this trying time

Noel Williams

April 25, 2019

Very, Very sadly missed!!!

Kathy Landwerlin

April 25, 2019

Our condolences to you all and much love and prayers . Love , Joe & Kathy Landwerlin

Gilroy and Chenell Slusher

April 25, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Keep smiling..R.I.P Greg

Patrice Lambert

April 25, 2019

Sorry for ur loss Lisa u and the family have my deepest condolences and prayers

Judy Washington

April 25, 2019

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL. WORDS CAN NOT EXPEESS MY FEELINGS. BUT GOD GRAINED AN ANGEL. I PRAY GOD'S CONTINUES TO COMFORT YOUR HEARTS. YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE IN HEART AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. LOVE YOU GUYS. JW

Janell Daniels

April 25, 2019

Still unbelievable. Praying for the family. Greg was a very nice guy and I know he will be missed. Rest In Peace Greg.

Derick Williams

April 25, 2019

Rest in Heaven, Greg God needed another solder to keep building his pearly roads to heaven.

Sonya Hall

April 25, 2019

Heaven truly received a angel! Sending nothing but Love

Victoria G Francis

April 25, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Linda (Lynn) Lambert and family

April 25, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church

1738 L. B. Landry Ave., New Orleans, LA

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27

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church

1738 L. B. Landry Ave., New Orleans, LA

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