Edward Williams
Edward Williams, Jr., 75, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in a local hospital.
He was formerly employed by Wheland Foundry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Geneva Williams, Sr.; son, Zachary Williams; grandchildren, Dannique Watkins and Kentrell Provens; stepdaughter, Tonya Thompson.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Ruth Williams; sons, Edward Williams, III and David Williams, both of Knoxville, TN; daughters, Dianna Gates of Port St. Lucia, FL, Moneica Williams of Knoxville, Theresa (Lonnie) Provens of Flintstone, GA, Kimberly (Michael) Bethune of Rossville, GA, and Janice Williams of Lafayette, GA; stepchildren, Kenneth (Sylvia) Crutcher, Kimberly (Nahman) Long of Chattanooga, Yolanda (Antonio) Shackelford of Atlanta, GA, Derrick Crutcher, Sandra Westmoreland of Chattanooga; a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother, Charlie Williams; sister, Betty (Bobby) Johnson of Chattanooga; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.
Edward will lie in state on Friday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
A family service will follow at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Ronald Woods, Sr. as the eulogist. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.