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Jerome Williams Obituary
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.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Williams
louis/linda tolbert
August 17, 2019
Jerome is gone but not forgotten, Louis talks about him all the time. You never forget friends like him!
Rebecca Cruse
August 26, 2013
My deepest sympathy. Your family is in my prayers.
Virginia Hamm
August 24, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
payne and hardrick family
August 24, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Reuben Turnner
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.
Sandy Sangster
August 23, 2013
God bless the Williams family during your mourning , such a beautiful and special person , he will be missed by many people
August 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Scott Logan
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
Louis/Linda Tolbert
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.
Jerome L. Williams, The Hero
Lana Christie (Hayes)
August 23, 2013
Steve Brown
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.
Angie Beers - Dey
August 23, 2013
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Mintoy Tolbert
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.
Gregory Galloway
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.
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