John Lee Williams Sr.

Published 12:00 am Saturday, September 27, 2014

GREENSBORO, N.C. — John Lee Williams Sr., died Aug. 26, 2014, in Greensboro. He was 76.
Mr. Williams was born Aug. 20, 1938, in Hinds County to the late Theo Williams Sr. and Bertha Williams. He graduated from Rosa A. Temple High School in Vicksburg and later moved to Greensboro, where he worked for VF Wrangler Corp. for more than 30 years as a shipping and receiving clerk.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Williams and Floyd Williams, and a sister, Bertha “Mildred” Williams.
Survivors include a sister, Estella D. Lewis; brother, Theo “Sonny” Williams Jr.; three children, Lisa S. Williams, John L. Williams and Mary L. Williams; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two aunts; and nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Services were Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014, at Woodard Funeral Home in Greensboro with Minister Josie Williams officiating.