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PRESTON L. WILLIAMS, JR.  
Lieutenant Preston L. Williams, Jr. departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Frederick, Maryland, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. He was the beloved husband of Katrina Darcel Williams; son of Preston L. Williams, Sr. (predeceased) and Yvonne Graham; father of Preston III, Jamal, Kiven, Taylor and Nya Williams; grandfather of Xavier and Kensley; brother of Michelle, Rochelle (Willie) and Daymon; son-in-law of Bennie (predeceased) and Essie Benjamin; brother-in-law of Veda, Bennie (Rhonda), Shawn (Tony) and Amy Benjamin; as well as many other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, February 19, 2016, 11 a.m. at Interdenominational Church of God, 19201 Woodfield Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Memorial donations may be made to www.dcffburnfoundation.org and/or www.zerocancer.org/donate/memorial-donations

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 18, 2016.

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Stephanie Williams

February 22, 2016

My sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May God grant you perfect peace and tranquility during this time. Grace be unto you and your family.

Bonnie Powell

February 21, 2016

May God comfort the family during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Brooks County (GA) High Class of 84

Melissa McKinnon

February 19, 2016

My condolence to you and your family may you find the peace and strength that you need. Praying for the family .

Brooks County C/O '84'

February 19, 2016

I am so sorry for the pain and grief the family is feeling at this time. I hope Romans 10:11 bring you all comfort. None that rests his faith on him (GOD) will be disappointed.

Darrell Frazier

February 19, 2016

May God comfort you and strengthen you during this difficult time.

Remembering Brooks County High School Class of '84.

Donald Bell Sr

February 18, 2016

Class of 1984 will be miss ...

Norman Sims

February 18, 2016

He is gone to better place where there is no hurt and no pain, may his memories last a lifetime.

Shirley Porter Hall

February 18, 2016

May fond memories of Preston bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before he went to be with our Heavenly Father. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

February 18, 2016

I hope the memories your family and friends share will comfort you.

B. T.

February 18, 2016

As time passes may you continue to rely on God to give you the strength needed to cope with your loss. Knowing that God cares for us is a great source of comfort. (1Peter5:7)

Byron & Cynthia

Cynthia Porter-Graham

February 18, 2016

After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we've shared with Preston, this is what keeps him alive in our hearts and in our minds, and he will continue to live on, through us. Our condolences.

Byron and Cynthia Graham

PATRICE Rose

February 18, 2016

In rememberous of Brooks County High Class of 1984

Yvonne Graham

February 18, 2016

Love You. Mama

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