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Larry Williams Obituary

Larry Edward Williams entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the age of 65 surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Sunflower, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Larry was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and served his country in the United States Army and Army Reserve. He was employed as an orderly with several area hospitals. Beloved husband of Carol Pate Williams. Loving father of Larry (Tonia) Williams, Jr., Desmond Williams, Krishaun Williams, Tressi Williams, Cynesia Williams (Justin) Johnson, and Mychal Alexander. Grandfather of Jasmine, Jaylynn, Justin, Matthew, Krystal, My'chal, Kai, Mychal, Jr., Dynver, Davion, Lyric, Myranda, and Rashaad. Son of the late Mattie Brown Brewer, Edward and Essie Winters Williams. Brother of Madeline Johnson, Sir Finis Brewer, Don Brewer, Vincent Brewer, Keith Brewer, Kevin Brewer, Ryan Brewer, Darrin Brewer, Mildred (Gregory) Glapion, Cyntrella Brewer, Lyntrella Anderson, Vyntrella Menzies, and the late Maeola Jones, Finis Williams, Sr., Thornton Brown, Matthew Brown, and Marvin Brewer. Father in law of the late Dominique Williams. Godbrother of Cynthia Butler (Ronnie) McIntyre. Best friend of Coach Ray and Irvin Stewart, Sr., also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Olive Branch Baptist Church, Harvest Ripe Church, and neighboring churches are invited to attend the Celebration of life at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 1134 Odeon St., New Orleans, LA on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Reginald Nicholas Host Pastor - Pastor Jesse Pate officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the above-named church. Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Dr., Slidell, LA on Monday, October 24, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, attendance will be limited. It is mandatory everyone attending wear a face mask or some type of face covering.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2022.

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Jacquelyn Reaux

January 6, 2023

Larry and I went to L.B. Landry class of 1976 ,he was alway a very Nice and well Respected person i was looking for someone else when i stumbled up on his death notice

rodney hughes

October 25, 2022

Though I hadn't spoken to Larry in a while, friends are forever. May God bless Larry's soul and comfort his family.
rodney hughes 10.25.2022

Mychal' mom

October 21, 2022

Condolences goes out to the family.. Sorry for you guys lost

Connie E Massey

October 21, 2022

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your
Prayers for you and your family. LARRY will be missed but never forgotten

Lisa Pittman

October 21, 2022

My condolences to the Williams family´s. Rest in Peace my best friend.

Daisy M. Jackson

October 21, 2022

God bless you all.

Tanya Patterson

October 20, 2022

Condolences to the Williams and Brewer Family may God keep you all and give you comfort and peace,Rest in peace Larry

Daisy M. Jackson

October 20, 2022

God bless.

Blanche T. Landry

October 20, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Earth has no sorrow that heaven can´t heal

Ronald Ferguson

October 20, 2022

To Mrs. Carol, and the entire Williams family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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Memorial Events
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Oct

21

Visitation

8:30 a.m.

Olive Branch Baptist Church

1134 Odeon St., New Orleans, LA

Oct

21

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Olive Branch Baptist Church

1134 Odeon St., New Orleans, LA

Oct

24

Interment

12:30 p.m.

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery

34888 Grantham College Dr., Slidell, LA

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Davis Mortuary Service - Gretna

230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA 70053

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