Granville Williams Jr.

Granville Williams Jr., a devoted husband of Donna Williams for 36 years, passed away on May 3, 2024. Together, they built a life filled with love, adventure, and resilience, touching the lives of all who knew them. He was not only a beloved husband but also a pillar of strength and inspiration, leaving behind a legacy of enduring love and cherished memories.

Granville was a proud veteran who served 22 years in the Army, receiving a Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Granville was also a member of Stuttgart Military Lodge #581, F&AM Prince Hall Affiliation.

Granville was the son of (deceased) Granville Williams Sr. & Sally Pierre. He grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana with his siblings: (survivor) Roberta Rachal, (deceased) Perry Williams, Nancy Patterson, Ruthie Surry, Clara White, and Don Hubert Williams. He leaves behind many who loved and adored him: goddaughter Evelyn Odonkor; stepsons Kevin & Steven Hardy, and Daryl McCrary; daughter-in-laws Jeanice Hardy, Eltrina McCray and Tashiko Hardy; grandchildren Emiko, Alexis, Gabriell, Stevonne, Shanita, Ratosha, Andre, Adrian, and Alaun; great grandchildren Dreyden, Leeola, Camryn, Royal, and Karina; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow,

but remember me in every tomorrow.

Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,

I’ve only gone to rest a little while.

Although my leaving causes pain and grief,

my going has eased my hurt and given me relief.

So dry your eyes and remember me not as I am now,

but as I used to be.

Because I will remember you all and look on with a smile.

Understand, in your hearts,

I’ve only gone to rest a little while.

As long as I have the love of each of you,

I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.

~Sincere gratitude to all who gave me roses while I could still smell them.~

A Funeral service will be held, Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Greenwood Memorial Park Funeral Home. A Reception will be held, Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:00pm at the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA. A Committal Service will be held, Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm at Tahoma National Cemetery.