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Elliott Williams Obituary

Elliott Williams

Mr. Elliott "Bugga" Williams, 103, passed at the Brynwood Center, Monticello, FL, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Union Bethel AME Church, Boland Community, with burial in Boland Community Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at TILLMAN OF MONTICELLO (850-997-5553). A lifelong Jefferson County resident and centenarian, Mr. Williams was one of the area's oldest citizens. He was a retired laborer and a member of Union Bethel. Honoring his life and legacy are his son, Douglas (Debra) Williams; five grandchildren, Matthew, Christina, Arthur and Johnny Williams and Patricia Walker; eight great-grandchildren; adopted children, Lettie Mae and Larry Scott; and numerous other loving relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son, Cleo and grandson, Douglas Jr.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jan. 21, 2016.

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Mary Hall Bryant

January 15, 2022

We miss you Bugga - our loving cousin.

Nary Hall Bryant

January 15, 2021

We miss you! The Hall family

Christina Newell

January 27, 2016

Such a wonderful man; I was honored to have spent time with him. Especially on fishing trips to BTYCC. May God comfort you all! Deepest sympathy, Christina Newell

Akaiba "Keba" S. Cummings

January 23, 2016

To Arthur, Johnny, and thethe entire Williams family. May you find peace and comfort at this time. Rest on Mr. Bugger

The White & McCloud Family

January 22, 2016

With deepest sympathy.

Carrie Norton

January 22, 2016

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

Mary Bryant

January 22, 2016

Bugga, we will miss you. You are my father's oldest cousin. R.I.P - you deserve your reward in heaven.

Cherry Hall Alexander

January 22, 2016

This man played an integral part in the lives of all of the people within our close knit community and will be truly missed.

Bessie Lindsey

January 21, 2016

Sorry to here you have passed an gone i remember. When you came to my mom home Mercymae you always gave me some candy

Jennifer Turner-Hawkins

January 21, 2016

Cousin Bugga sorry to learn of your passing. I enjoyed the times we spent together with by dad, B.J. Turner (Bubba). Rest in Paradise!!

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