Earnest William Jr., Born June 22, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Earnest Williams Sr. and the late Elmira Flanigan, entered into rest on April 20, 2018 in LaGrange Park, Illinois. Mr. Williams served proudly as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, earning two Bronze Medals. Loving companion of Deloris Robinson; former spouse and friend of Elaine Davis; cherished father of Angela (Andrew Tolefree) and Andra D. Williams; devoted grandfather of Christopher Santelli, Davin Nathaniel, Kyla Fitzsimmons and Andrew E. Tolefree; fond brother of the late Earnestine Williams; beloved uncle of Ylonda Bogan, Rickey Pickens and a host of other nieces and nephews; nephew, cousin and friend of many; former Oak Park Crossing Guard; Member of the Alley Losers Club; avid bowler and talented baseball player at Columbus Park.
Visitation Thursday 4-8pm and Friday 8:30am-9:30am. Funeral service will begin at 9:30 at the Woodlawn Funeral home 7750 W. Cermak Road. Interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.