In Memory Of
Jefferson Williams
1931
2017
Jefferson Williams
November 16, 1931 — November 14, 2017
The sun rose on the life of Mr. Jefferson (Jeff) Williams on November 16, 1931. He was the second of five children.
He was born November 16, 1931 in Mansfield, Louisiana, the son of Sam and Fannie (Cato) Williams. He was a graduate of Manuel High School. He married Elnora Williams, of Minden, Louisiana.
He was a proud member of the Colorado Air National Guard for over 25 years. He became the first black Assistant Fire Chief. He was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado. He loved hunting, fishing, he also loved his Denver Broncos.
The sun set on his life on November 14, 2017 where he entered into eternal rest.
Jefferson is survived by his son, James (Alice) Williams; three grandchildren, James C. Williams, Justin K. Williams, and LeRoy Grimes; five great-grandchildren; sister, Esther Watson; and brother, Jerry Williams. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Fannie Williams; wife, Elnora Williams; son, Donald Ray Williams; two daughters, MaryAnn Williams and Linda D. Williams; two grandchildren, Donald Ray Williams and Nicole Grimes; and two sisters, Mattie Williams and Hattie Williams.
To share a memory of Jefferson or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born November 16, 1931 in Mansfield, Louisiana, the son of Sam and Fannie (Cato) Williams. He was a graduate of Manuel High School. He married Elnora Williams, of Minden, Louisiana.
He was a proud member of the Colorado Air National Guard for over 25 years. He became the first black Assistant Fire Chief. He was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado. He loved hunting, fishing, he also loved his Denver Broncos.
The sun set on his life on November 14, 2017 where he entered into eternal rest.
Jefferson is survived by his son, James (Alice) Williams; three grandchildren, James C. Williams, Justin K. Williams, and LeRoy Grimes; five great-grandchildren; sister, Esther Watson; and brother, Jerry Williams. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Fannie Williams; wife, Elnora Williams; son, Donald Ray Williams; two daughters, MaryAnn Williams and Linda D. Williams; two grandchildren, Donald Ray Williams and Nicole Grimes; and two sisters, Mattie Williams and Hattie Williams.
To share a memory of Jefferson or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
10:00 - 11:00 am (Mountain time)
Shiloh Baptist Church
Memorial Service
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Starts at 11:00 am (Mountain time)
Shiloh Baptist Church
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