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Leonard Williams Obituary
Delaware civil rights pioneer, retired municipal court judge, and our beloved public servant, THE HONORABLE LEONARD L. WILLIAMS, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of the late Claudis T. and Gertrude Briscoe Williams
He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted wife Andrea H. Williams; three beloved children, Leonard "Bucky" L. Williams, Dena H. Broyles (Eric), and Garrett V. Williams (Anndreeze); his loving siblings, Grace Martin, Richard Williams (Juanita), Shirley Brown Wilson, Joyce Holland (John), April Adams, Dorothy Brown, Alphonso Williams, James "Victor" Williams (Deborah), Gilbert Williams (Joy), Carolyn Williams, Carlton Williams, Claudette Woodlyn, Gregory Williams (Tanya), and Eleanor Harris (Thomas). He is also survived by one aunt, Rosa Brown; his mother in-law, Dr. Sallie Holmes, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Claudis Williams, Jr. and Walter Welford Williams, and his former wife Dolores Williams.
His Celebration of Life Service will begin Friday, March 8, 2013, with a public viewing from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm at St. Paul U.A.M.E. Church, 3114 North Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware. Funeral Services will begin at 6:00pm. A private interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of The Honorable Leonard L. Williams to The Delaware Community Foundation, 100 W 10th Street Suite 115, Wilmington, Delaware 19801.
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K.O.SimmsFineArts
March 1, 2022
Hope that all family members and friends are healing from the loss of this great man Legacy. Judge Leonard L Williams was truly a devoted father and also a friend to my father; Morris L. Simms Sr. and family. I paid tribute to your legacy and contributions and civil rights for the city of Wilmington Delaware by painting this picture for the 2022 Black History Month of your years of pursuit for justice, civil rights, education and love and laughter for the the local citizens. I thank you for your support of my artist career through the years and all your encouragement. You always were a very positive mentoring person as a civil servant for our city of Wilmington Delaware. We all were so blessed to have you in our history.
S.l.P. Honorable
Judge Leonard L Wiliams
On Behalf of all the SIMMS Family with Love
Allen Podell
July 11, 2021
He was a terrific guy. We went to the University of Delaware together. In 1956, I set up a clandestine radio station in the dorm, and Len would broadcast his jazz wisdom on the Bud and Len Night Train Show. A good fellow to share a dorm with. We would wrestle sometimes, and he usually won.
Stephen Armstrong
March 26, 2013
Rest in peace Mr. Williams.
The Lawson/Armstrong/Holley Family
Gloria Upshur
March 9, 2013
Please accept my sympathy and prayers for your loss, and know that he will be always lovingly remembered as a friend.
Deborah Baul
March 8, 2013
From the Baul family, Jonathan, Tiffany and Deborah Baul. He was a great man and will truly will be missed.
K. O. Simms
March 8, 2013
From the entire Simms family (deceased personal friends ..... MORRIS L. SIMMS SR. , NORMA ESTELLA HIGGINS - SIMMS, Michael C. Simms Sr. , Sherri T. Simms - Malone )
March 8, 2013
Lenny williams is a symbol and pioneer to black students and athletes who attended the university of delaware. His fortitude and drive helped encourage many after him including myself to attend and graduate from the university. Conway Hayman
Lynne Milton
March 8, 2013
Rest in Peace, Sir... May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
Joseph Salvatore
March 8, 2013
Judge Williams was a true trailblazer and role model in the legal field in our first state. His legacy will most definitely continue.
Sally A Ross
March 8, 2013
Sorry for your loss and Lenny's demise.
Sally A Ross, Prof. Emerita
Class of "52"
Gloria Noel
March 7, 2013
Rest in peace dear friend.
The Robinson Family....Bernard,(Bernie).. Charles,(Charlie).. William,(Billy)... Doris Robinson Flowers,(Sister)... & Gloria Robinson Noel(Glo)
REYNOLD DYSON
March 7, 2013
WE LOST A GOOD MAN.
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