John E. "Big John" Williams III

1971 - 2020

John E. Williams III (Big John), age 48, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Ochsner Medical Center in Metairie, Louisiana. He was born on October 16, 1971, the oldest son to the late Brenda and John E. Williams Jr., in Natchez, Mississippi. He was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and was a graduate of John McDonogh Senior High School. He was employed by Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans for 25 years. He married his wife on his birthday in 2004. He loved to hang out with his close friends, going out to eat food at restaurants, and sometimes, playfully roasting his wife and children at home. He was also a member and deacon of Holy Trinity Family Worship Center. He will forever be remembered for his devotion to his family, constant work ethic, teasing jokes, fear of black cats, and extremely bad dancing. John's memory will be preserved and held dear by his loving wife, Katinia; his children, Jonta', Jasmine, John IV (L.J.), Stephenie, and Samantha; and his brother, LaKeith (Pamela). The family wishes to thank their family, friends, and church members for their prayers and condolences. And a special thanks to D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home for their services. The Williams family will be having a private memorial service due to social distancing. In lieu of flowers, a donation in John's memory can be made to Holy Trinity Family Worship Center, 6215 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.