Justin Lamar Williams

Sgt. Justin Lamar Williams was born on December 27, 1988, in Bakersfield, California, to Kathleen Williams (also known as Mama Kat) and Billy Joe Bagsby Sr. Justin was the youngest of six children. From an early age, Justin dreamed of becoming a police officer. He would walk around making siren noises, already seeing himself in a uniform long before it became reality. That childhood dream would later become a decorated career of service, dedication, and leadership.

Justin attended several schools in both Bakersfield and Las Vegas, ultimately graduating from Bakersfield High School in 2007. After graduation, he joined his older brother in Las Vegas and began his journey in law enforcement by participating in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Explorers Program. He worked at Gaudin Ford before becoming a correctional officer and later proudly served as a police officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Over the years, Justin rose through the ranks of LVMPD and served in multiple divisions: Correctional Officer, Patrol Officer, Flex Team, Crisis Negotiator, Explorer Advisor, Detective serving within the Vice, Narcotics, and Overdose Response Team, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, and most recently with the Tactical Operations Section assigned to the Safe Neighborhood Bureau - Vice Unit.

Known for his integrity, sharp instincts and professionalism, Justin was also deeply respected for the compassion, humor, and leadership he brought to every assignment. He had served with honor since 2011.

Beyond the badge, Justin was a multi-talented individual. He was a gifted and passionate singer whose voice moved all who heard it. He had the honor of singing the national anthem at numerous Las Vegas Aces games and various charity galas, always representing his department and community with pride.

Justin was kind-hearted, goofy, and full of life. He loved to laugh, play pranks, travel and sing karaoke with his friends, especially country music. To know him was to know joy. He was a true character, unforgettable in every way. If you asked Mama Kat, she’d say he got it all from her. He lived life to the fullest, making sure those around him did, too.

He leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication to his family and friends. He played a significant role in the lives of his nieces and nephews, many of whom affectionately called him "Uncle Dad." His memory will continue to live on through those he mentored, loved, and inspired.

On July 30th, 2025, Justin departed this life.

Justin is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Tienna Mae Green, paternal grandfather Billy Joe Bagsby Sr., brother Billy Bagsby Jr., aunt Irene Bruner, uncles Claudell Miles and Tony Green, and cousin Luther Jerome Davis Jr.

He is survived by his loving parents, Kathleen Williams and Billy Joe Bagsby Jr. II (Juawanna); siblings Michael Benoit Humphrey, Deshawn Markel Bagsby, Jasper Lee Bagsby (Alyssa), and Lashay Denice Bagsby; maternal aunts Linda Williams (Curtis) and Regina Hines (James); paternal aunts Rosley Dianne Bagsby, Teri Lashelle Collins, and Crissal Wilson; and paternal uncles Clarence Bagsby (Tamika), Jermaine Yves Collins, and Ralph Edward Bagsby Jr.

Justin also leaves behind his close cousins Lashenik Davis, Jamie Hines, Rakisha Rogers, Imesha Massey, and Everett Gooden; 22 nieces and nephews; 2 great-nieces; devoted friends Willie and Cassie Ramos, Kashif Summers, Christopher Jimison, Brandon Browning, Frederick King, Jonathan Justice, Anthony Grajeda, and Annabelle Del Toro; and a host of extended family and friends, as well as his Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department family.

Sgt. Justin Lamar Williams left an everlasting impression. His memory will live on in the hearts, minds, and souls of everyone who had the privilege to know him. As we say goodbye to this extraordinary man, let us honor him by sharing our memories and holding close the values he embodied: family, loyalty, laughter, and love.

A visitation for Justin will be held Friday, August 15, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Palm Mortuary - Downtown, 1325 North Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101. A funeral service will occur Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Central Church, 1001 New Beginnings Dr, Henderson, NV 89011. A burial will follow at noon at Palm Eastern Cemetery, 7600 S Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89123.