Corie Williams

Corie Jay Dashawn Williams, age 37 of Lawrenceburg TN, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was born June 21, 1982 and raised in Trenton, NJ, the son of Lisa Williams-James and John Westcott.

Corie spent several years residing in Birmingham, AL before moving to Lawrenceburg, TN to be near his mom. Corie was loved by many and had great love and compassion for others. He enjoyed spending time with his children, going fishing, gardening, and being out on the water. He also loved basketball. He was active in the youth community and was always trying to teach them about life. He was of Christian faith and loved sharing Bible Scriptures.

He is preceded in death by his maternal-grandmother, Emma Lee Williams; Uncles, Gregory Williams and Clarence Williams.

In addition to his biological parents he leaves to mourn his Step-father, Leon James; Children, Corie Jay Dashawn Williams Jr., Tyree Mumford, Dashawn Williams, Jaylen Williams; children he accepted as his own, Javeon Wiley, Javeanna Wiley, Jadarius Wiley; Brothers, Alvin Townson of Lawrenceburg, TN, Lamont Williams of Lawrenceburg,TN, and Rawmean Davis of NJ, Sisters, Monica Williams (Terrence) of Bordentown, NJ and Romiqua McClain of NJ; Stepsisters Monica Reed (Tywanye), and Benita James; Special Aunt and Uncle, Diane and Bobby Evans of Lawrenceburg, TN; Uncle Andre Borican; mother of his son Corie Jr and friend, Deltoya Jones; Best friends, Terrence and Melissa Watkins; God-mother Diane Rowell of NJ and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Mount Olive Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Sam Outlaw will be officiating.

The family would like to thank everyone for all of their thoughts, prayers and condolences as they process this tremendous loss.