On September 30, 2021, John W. Williams, Jr. entered into God’s sanctuary of rest. John was born to the late John Williams, Sr., and Barbara Williams on August 8, 1953, in Norfolk, VA. He was the 2nd child out of 15 children. John was married to Yvonne Williams for over 16 years but their relationship and commitment to each other expanded over 26 years.
John attended Norfolk Public Schools and was a graduate of Norfolk State University. John was employed by the Department of Defense and retired from the Naval Safety Center with over 35 years of government service.
John had a love for military aviation a passion for art, music, and history. He had a smile that would light up any room and a mischievous side that was always rearing its head. John had a huge love of life and family and everyone he got to know intimately would soon come to hear about “his God” the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob!
John leaves us to cherish his memories his loving wife Yvonne Williams and children Shannon Williams, Bianca Williams, Jemehl Williams and Jeremy Williams (wife Megan) and a beautiful granddaughter Aliya Williams, 12 brothers and sisters, two aunts, an uncle and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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