Mr. Billy Williams Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BILLY WILLIAMS Jan. 26, 1956 - Apr. 14, 2020 On January 26th, 1956 in Greenville, Mississippi, Andrew V. & Evelyn Williams welcomed Billy Williams, who was the fourth child of what would become eight in total and the youngest of only two boys. He spent his early childhood years right there in Greenville until Andrew and Evelyn decided to relocate their family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1963. Billy gained his education through the Milwaukee Public School system going on to graduate from Milwaukee Trade & Tech High School, class of 1975. During his years there he became heavily involved in interscholastic and extracurricular activities including but not limited to Technical Electric, Baseball, Sophomore Football, Sophomore Gymnastic, Cheerleader, Chorus, and Intramural Basketball. From there he began establishing the work ethic he was known to have going to work for Ladish, Patrick Cudahy, Pepsi, and eventually landing back at MPS, this time as an employee, to which he would go on and work for 30 years until his retirement in 2018. Proverbs 18:22 says "The one who finds a good wife has found something good, And he receives Jehovah’s favor." And by the age of 14, Billy had done just that. When he met Sonya A. Woods, he told anyone who would listen "I'm gon' marry her". On Feb. 21, 1976, those words rang true. Since their beginning, they have spent a total of 40+ years together. Out of those years came 2 boys, Clifton Wayne and Billy Sankore. These are not the only loves Billy would come to have. Billy also garnered a love and firm belief in Jehovah God and the Resurrection and on January 8, 2011, he was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Although he was a member of the Hi-Mount Congregation, brothers and sisters across many congregations came to know and grew very fond of Brother Williams. His caring heart (and candy in his suit pocket) drew many to him and even the young children of the congregation had a special adoration for him (see previous point about candy in his suit pocket). Billy was preceded in death by his father and mother Andrew V. Sr and Evelyn Williams and close uncle Emmitt Abraham. He leaves behind to carry on his charm and legacy his beautiful wife Sonya A. Williams, three sons: Clifton Wayne & Sheena Williams, Billy Sankore & Bettina Williams, and Korvontay Sankore Ellis. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory five grandchildren: Ianna, Mahogany, Zariah, Malik, Summer, and he also had the recent joy of meeting his first great-grandson, Zavion. Billy had a great and deep love for each and every one of his siblings. They are: Andrew V. Jr. and Michelle Williams of Milwaukee, WI; Doris Jean Williams, Milwaukee, WI; Ernestine Cooper of Joiner, Arkansas; Julia and Michael Bell of Taylorsville, Mississippi; Louise Holliman of Milwaukee, WI; Willie Williams, Milwaukee, WI; and Kendra Williams-Goosby and Aaron Goosby of Las Vegas, Nevada. It also cannot go unsaid that Billy also leaves behind special uncle John Wayne Clark of Rockford, IL, special cousin Robert Diggins of Milwaukee, WI, and special friend Brother Eric (Debra) Henry of Milwaukee, WI, who definitely became more than a brother in just the spiritual sense. In addition, there is also a host of many cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and friends who all love, adore, and will miss him immensely. It is said that one's date of death is greater and more meaningful than one's day of birth. Billy's story stretched to April 14, 2020 when he laid down to rest one final time. Throughout his 64 years here on this earth he established two strong qualities about himself. Number 1, he was loyal in the sense that once he decided to have your back, he would forever have your back. And number 2, he would become dedicated to the point that once he felt you were worthy, if he had it, you had it. Billy loved deeply. And it is that same kind of love that we extend to his memory as we anxiously await the day when we will see him again.

Mr. Billy Williams

January 26, 1956 - April 14, 2020