Benard Williams

Benard Williams of Los Angeles, Calif., was born Nov, 29, 1968, in Osceola to Erma Hall Williams of Blytheville and the late Willie Williams. He was a lift driver and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Williams passed away Jan. 22, 2021, at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif., at the age of 52. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Williams.

He is survived by his mother, Erma Hall Williams of Blytheville; four sons, Marcus Williams, Quinton Williams, Aldonte Williams and Shonte Williams, and one daughter, Serenity Williams, all of California; and three brothers, Curtis Williams of Blytheville, Jonathan Williams and Kenneth Williams, both of California.

Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 12, 5-7 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Blytheville. A graveside service will be held the following day on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Sandy Ridge Cemetery in Burdette, with Rev. Burton Furlow officiating. Services are provided by Wilson Funeral Home Blytheville.