Larry Williams, Sr.

Friday, September 17, 2021

Larry Williams, Sr. was born Sept. 8, 1952, in Blytheville, the son of Burnell and Virgie Jackson Williams. He was a graduate of Richard B. Harrison High School. Following graduation, Larry enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. For many years, Larry worked at Nucor Steel Mill.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, Burnell “Butch”, Jr., and a sister, Helen. On Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, Larry passed away after a brief illness at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 69.

He is survived by his wife, Alberta Williams of the home; four sons, Kendrick Williams, Kerry Williams, Larry Williams, Jr. and Kevin Williams all of Jonesboro; three daughters, Keisha Williams, Kanitra Williams and Jovon Starr Williams, all of Jonesboro; the mother of his children, Juanita Peoples of Jonesboro; two brothers, Robert L. Williams of Miami, Fla., and Harold Williams of Blytheville; a sister, Evangelist Gloria Williams of Blytheville; a nephew, Anthony (Tracie) Jackson of Jonesboro; a niece LaCandra (Joe Jr.) Lewis of Blytheville; other nieces, nephews, cousin, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, Sept. 19, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of McDonald-Horne Funeral Home, 1207 South Division Street, Blytheville. Reverend Fred Wright will deliver the eulogy.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mhfuneralhomeinc. or visit us on Facebook at McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.

We are requesting that the practices of social distancing and wearing face masks are observed during the memorial service.

McDonald-Horne Funeral Home is in charge of all services and arrangements.