Jerome Williams

Jerome Williams was born on November 15, 1940 to Willie Ben and Carrie (Alston) Williams in Littleton, NC. His father later met and married his step-mother, Negolia Williams. Mr. Williams moved to Gainesville from California, where he married Leona McClendon Williams. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, usher, and sang with the Male Ensemble Plus One. He loved CB radios and was a member of the Masonic Family. He is preceded in death by two children, Debbie and Jerod, three brothers, Lindsey, Alvin, and Bill Williams, and one grandchild. He leaves to cherish his fond memories; his wife, Leona Williams, Gainesville, FL; children, Barbara (Shelton) Clanton, Littleton, NC, Angelina Tabron, Kilroy (Myesha) Tabron, Larry Hunter, Baltimore, MD, Shirley (Donnell) Benjamin, Gaston, NC, Jamone Williams, Durham, NC, Kenya Hayes, , Gainesville, FL, and Chante Harris, Miami, FL; three sisters, Willie B. Brown, Jean (Brown) Pittman, both of Baltimore, MD, and Bernice Williams, Gainesville, FL, five brother-in-law, M.C. (Linda) McClendon, Harrisburg, PA, Eugene McClendon, Hollywood, FL, Art McClendon, Orlando FL, David McClendon, Jacksonville, FL, Richard McClendon, Chiefland, FL, five sisters-in-law, Chris Williams, Baltimore, MD, Elizabeth McClendon, Dunedin, FL, Judy (Donahue) Redmond, Douglasville, GA, Lillian McClendon, and Lillie McClendon, Bronson, FL; nineteen grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren; one aunt, Josebel Williams, Burlington, NC; other relatives and caring friends. Visitation for Mr. Williams will be Friday, March 11, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Chestnut Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 718 SE 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641, with Rev. Freemon N. Gallmon, Pastor, Officiating. Interment will be in St. Luke Cemetery, Littleton, NC. Due to COVID-19, all in attendance are asked to please wear a facial covering. Family and friends are asked to meet at 10:15 AM at the Williams residence, 1606 NE 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 to form the cortege. Arrangements Entrusted to the Care of Chestnut Funeral Home. Cards may be sent to 18 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. To order floral arrangements, please visit www.chestnutfh.com/obituary/jeromewilliams. Any questions may be directed to 855-5-CHESTNUT. "A CHESTNUT SERVICE"

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Jerome Williams

November 15, 1940 - February 28, 2022