Benjamin Williams

Benjamin Williams, of Temple Hills, Maryland, passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on April 27, 1949, in Rembert, South Carolina, he lived a life defined by devotion, perseverance, and an unshakable love for those he held dear.

Benjamin built his career as a concrete finisher, a trade that reflected his steady hands and his commitment to seeing every job through. That same determination shaped the man he was in every part of his life. He never gave up on the things he set out to accomplish, and even in his final days, when illness pressed hard against him, he fought with the same quiet strength that had carried him through the years.

For all his accomplishments, nothing brought Benjamin more pride than his family. His greatest joy was the time he spent with his grandchildren, and his face lit up in their company. Those who knew him also knew his enthusiasm for the Maryland Lottery, his love of bird watching, a good game of pool, and his unwavering loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys. He was a familiar and cherished presence at the Camp Springs Senior Activity Center, where he was known and loved by all.

Benjamin shared 55 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Mary Williams, a partnership rooted in love and faith.

He is preceded in death by parents Robert and Bernice, siblings Andrew and Ida.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughters, Tonyatta Calhoun (Kayron) and Tamika Williams; his son, Benjamin Williams (Latoya); his brother Robert Williams, Jr,; his grandchildren, Seauna and Jerry Calhoun, Benjamin Williams III, and Nevaeh; his great-grandchildren, Suraiya and Kamari Mallory his niece, Juleen Everett; his nephew, William Sydnor; his closest cousin Oddie Ballard; his sister in-laws Essie Alston and Johnnie Mae Carter and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A man of faith, Benjamin trusted in God through every season of his life, and his family finds comfort in the promise of eternal peace and reunion.

A visitation will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, September 25, at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home & Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD 20722, followed by a service at 1:30 pm. Burial will take place immediately following the service.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers, love, and endless support. God Bless you.