Jay-Ar Williams was born June 3, 1955 to the late Howard Raymond Williams Sr. and Flossie Virginia Chew-Walker of Washington, DC and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the third child of a blended family of fifteen children. At the age of 64, Jay-Ar unexpected transitioned into eternal rest at his home on the evening of December 13, 2019.
His early education was received in the public schools of Philadelphia and Washington D.C, where he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School.
Jay-Ar was united in holy matrimony to Donna S. Williams in front of friends and family in September 1983. They remained close friends after divorcing in 2007.
Jay-Ar started his professional career as an electrician and then transitioned into many prestigious roles in the world of automotive sales. He was a natural salesman, enjoyed providing excellent service to his clients and was a consultant on all things cars for his family and close friends.
Jay-Ar was known for his exuberant, but also private way of life. He could be the life of the party and fill a room with his infectious laughter, his amazing dance moves, and his gorgeous smile. But at the same time he enjoyed his solitude and the comfort of his home. Jay-Ar loved music, football, travel, and motorcycles, but there was nothing he loved more than being a father and a Gpa/Pop-Pop.
He leaves to mourn three daughters; Crystal Williams, Tiffany Williams, and Anitra Campbell, seven grandchildren, fourteen siblings; Barry, Jeanette, Doris (Raymond), Deborah, Annette (Frankie), Roy(deceased), and Alva (Ivory) of Philadelphia; Donald, Francis, Eric, Lorna, Tony, and Philip of Maryland; and Michael of Oregon; and his loving ex wife, Donna S. Williams. In addition, there are many other beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends in Philadelphia, Garland, and all over the United States who were loved and cherished by Jay-Ar.
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