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Ronald Williams Obituary

WILLIAMS Ronald John Williams, Sr., age 62, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, surrounded by family at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a proud deacon of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Harvey, LA serving over 30 years and a dedicated member of The Harvey Civic Association. Ronald attended Ascension Parish School System and was a former employee of Evans Cooper, Winn Dixie Warehouse, Johns Mandeville, Hydril and Bordens Company. Devoted husband of 41 years to Fay Johnson Williams. Loving father of Ronald "Dody" Williams, Jr. and Kristy Jenise Williams Johnson. Grandfather of Ashley Lee, Ronald Williams, Ja'Nai Johnson, Rayon Williams and Keon Hampton. Son of the late Edna Williams Johnson and Willie Williams, Sr. Brother of Barbara Henry, Gilda Williams, Caroline Campbell, Willie Williams, Jr., Robert Williams (his twin), Anthony Williams, Ray Charles Williams and the late Frank Williams; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1701 Estalote Street, Harvey, LA on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 10:00am. Pastor Ricky Johnson, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00am until service time at the above named church. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismorturayservice.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 27 to Aug. 30, 2013.

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WILKIE N HILDA LEMIEUX

September 2, 2013

To Faye and the Williams family: I will miss my friend Ronald.I am sorry I didn't get to spend more time around him.He was a great example of what a christian man should be.He kept the faith and ran the race with patience,now he's gone home to get his REWARD.Faye just hold on to GOD UNCHANGING HAND.

Wilkie & Hilda Lemieux

September 2, 2013

To Faye and the Williams family I will miss my friend Ronald,I am sorry I didn't spent more time around him.He was a great example of what a christian man should be.He kept the faith,and ran the race with patience,Now he's gone home to get his REWARD.Sis. Fay it is ok. to weep but not as one without hope, earth has no sorry that heaven can not heal.

Audra Lewis-Wright

September 1, 2013

To the entire family of Mr Ronald Williams,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Clifford & Stella Richard

September 1, 2013

Sis. Faye& Family.Look to the hills from whence cometh your help know that all of your help cometh from the Lord. We will lift you & your family up in prayer.

David McGowan

August 31, 2013

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

Ms.Moneik Lee

August 31, 2013

I can only say Good things about Mr.Ronald he was a man of purpose and positivity. He encouraged me from the day he met me to never stop chasing my dreams. I'm forever grateful to him, for being an AWESOME GRANDPA TO MY DAUGHTER ASHLEY LEE. YOU WILL BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS ARE EXTENDED TO MS.FAYE, AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY.

Bobby&Brenda GUILLORY

August 31, 2013

GOD'S finger touched Ronald Williams and he slept. Sleep on my Brother, sleep on.

Jo Ann Wilson

August 30, 2013

May the precious memories of your loved one be a comfort to you now, and may it help to know that many thoughts are with you in your sorrow.Ronald was a special school mate.

Laura & family Richard

August 30, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief

August 30, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

August 30, 2013

YOU ARE NOW UNDER GODS LOVE AND PROTECTION,WE WILL MISS YOU.
LARRY,MARY,RAINIE,SHAMORY

August 30, 2013

Had the pleasure to work with Ronald very kind and loving man will be praying for the family Marvin Holmes and family

Robert & Tammy Williams

August 29, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Nita Hamilton

August 29, 2013

I THANK GOD FOR KNOWING BRO.RONALD,A GODSENT MAN THAT ALWAYS ENCOURAGED ME THROUGH MY LOSS AND EVEN THOUGH HE WAS SICK HE STILL HAD PEACEFUL WORDS TO SAY.WHAT A GREAT CHRISTIAN MAN TO HAVE KNOWN.SIS.FAYE,REST ASSURED THAT HE IS IN THAT LAND WHERE HE WILL NEVER GROW OLD AND WE LOVED HIM BUT GOD LOVED HIM MORE.MY PRAYERS ARE FOR YOUR STRENGTH love,Sis Nita&Family

Pastor Ricky and 1st Lady Terry Lynn Johnson

August 29, 2013

All I can say is-
"Servant of GOD, WELL DONE!"
Mt Olive BC will miss you!
Well done Brother-in-law!
Terry Lynn

Jennifer Long

August 29, 2013

I never had the pleasure to meet Mr. Williams but I have had the honor of working with his daugher Kristy and meeting his lovely wife Mrs. Williams. Kristy always talked about her father and I must say he sounded like a wonderful husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of great sadness. Please know I am here if you need anything.

Linda & Charles Holmes

August 29, 2013

May God keep you in your time of sorrow. Look to The Lord he'll keep you in perfect peace.

Penny Johnson

August 29, 2013

Oscar The Grouch, Oh how I'm going to miss slapping your bald head and arguing with you but it was all done out of LOVE. My Sundays will never be the same! Love Bones!

August 28, 2013

Oh how much I'm going to miss my uncle with his big smile every time I come into town saying : Hey Niece!<3<3<3 love and miss you already Mia and Kniledge

Shelia Barnes

August 28, 2013

Now you have Perfect Peace and Rest

Shirley Griffin

August 28, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Michelle Westley & Barry Schuster & Fly.

August 28, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss Carolyn and family. I'll keep everyone in my prayers. Be strong and God will give you the strength for your loss.

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