Dwight Rodriquez Williams

Dwight Williams was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was raised on the East Side. He was raised by his grandmother who had 9 children of her own. Their life was centered around the Tabernacle Baptist Church where he was taught the values of patience, loyalty, and excellence in his work just to name a few.

He graduated from Matthew Gilbert High school and went into military service during the Vietnam War. Once separated from the military, he began training at Florida Community College as an auto body worker. He received his associates degree which served as the entry point for his first two careers: 18 years as an auto body worker, and 16 years as an auto body professor at his alma mater. Dwight finished his third career at Home Depot as a much awarded sales associate for the flooring department.

Through all of his working years, he was a wonderful husband and father, mentor and friend. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, children Dwight Williams Jr. (Elizabeth), Douglas Williams (Kimberly), Sabrina Lewis (Kawika), and Clara Williams; siblings Leon Armstrong, (Gail), Oliva Wooten (Grover); and grandchildren Kai Lewis, Nia Lewis, Ava Lewis and Davu Williams.

A wake for Dwight will be held Friday, August 26, 2022 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Christian Healing Ministries, 438 W 67th St, Jacksonville, FL 32208. A memorial service will occur Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM at River City Church, 7950 Belfort Pkwy #900, Jacksonville, FL 32256. A reception will occur Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Colonial Point Condominium, 5201 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either of the following in Dwight Williams’ name

https://bascainc.org/

https://secure.christianhealingmin.org/np/clients/christianhealingministries/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=877