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Jerome Williams Obituary

Jerome Lamaar Williams

A Celebration of Life Service for Jerome Lamarr Williams, 65, Lawrence will be from 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Broken Arrow Park in Lawrence. He died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at his home.

Jerome was born April 15, 1948 in Wichita, KS the son of Harding and Eloise ( Harris) Williams. He was a graduate of Leavenworth High School.

He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. While serving in the Army, Jerome received three purple hearts and one bronze star.

He co-owned Blues Brews and BBQ from 1992 until 1994.

He was a machine operator at ICL Performance in Lawrence until he retired in April 2008.

He married Margaret Austin on May 26, 1972 in Leavenworth, KS. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include two daughters, Monica A. Williams, Lawrence, Shonna M. Williams, Topeka, KS; two sons, Damien M. Williams, Lawrence, Greg Watkins, Eudora; 15 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and two sisters, Barbara Tolbert, and Veatrice Williams, both of Leavenworth, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Donald.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Aug. 23, 2013.
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Jerome is gone but not forgotten, Louis talks about him all the time. You never forget friends like him!

louis/linda tolbert

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August 17, 2019

My deepest sympathy. Your family is in my prayers.

Rebecca Cruse

August 26, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Virginia Hamm

August 24, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

payne and hardrick family

August 24, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. Let the good memories of your loved one comfort you during this time.

Reuben Turnner

August 24, 2013

God bless the Williams family during your mourning , such a beautiful and special person , he will be missed by many people

Sandy Sangster

August 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

August 23, 2013

To The Williams Family; our hearts and our prayers are with you all in your time of loss and sorrow. Always remember that you can cope if you focus your attention on "the God of all comfort" he WILL give you the strength to carry on faithfully. Scott Logan and Carol Martin

Scott Logan

August 23, 2013

To the Family of Jerome Williams; Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Jerome was a good friend. He will be sadly missed.

Louis/Linda Tolbert

August 23, 2013

Lana Christie (Hayes)

August 23, 2013

To the Williams family! God has added another soldier to his army. Jerome was a good father,brother, and a friend. He will be missed dearly. Hold on to the good memories that he had. He still lives within all of our hearts!! May God bless the entire family.

Steve Brown

August 23, 2013

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Angie Beers - Dey

August 23, 2013

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family.
May god give each and everyone of you the strength and guidance to get through this hard time.

Mintoy Tolbert

August 23, 2013

To the Williams Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of Bereavement... Losing a family member is never easy, Please accept our condolences. (Ret) USAF.

Gregory Galloway

August 23, 2013

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