Nathaniel L. Williams III, age 29, passed away on November 29, 2016.

J.R. leaves behind to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, his loving father, Nathaniel Lee Williams Jr.; devoted grandmother, Mary Williams; precious and adored children, Na’Tuan Williams, Kevin Reed, Honesty Mae Williams, JayShawn “Little J.R.” Williams, Christian Reed and his unborn child who he was unable to meet; dear siblings, La’Tonya Billips, Sheerie Flowers, Tamika Billips, Shanel Greer, Nate Williams, Vaughn Williams and Desmond Anderson; caring uncles, Roger Lewis, Christopher Williams Sr., Jackie Williams Sr. (Latoya), and Sergeant Major Gene Williams; dearest aunts, Katrice Henry (Lloyd), Nathalie Evans, Ardie Neal-Simpson (Antuan) and Tonya Terry, Elizabeth Moore (John) and Jean Battis (Eugene); nieces, Alexus Joyce, Jatae Billips, Autumn Billips, and Isis Greer; treasured friends, Janice Jackson, Jolanda Pointer and Marcella Reed; many loving great-aunts and great-uncles, and special cousins, Christopher Jr., Joshua, Gregory, Na’Tasha, Rickie, Jacqueline, Lloyd Jr., Jackie Jr., Octavis, Artez, Ardie Jr, Crystal, Jessica, Taylor, Na’Shelle, Ardenaya, Tamara and Terrell Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was loved by many and will truly be missed by all.

The family would like to give a special, “Thank you” to Antoinette Butler for always being there to support J.R.

J.R. was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Vera Mae Billips; siblings, Na’Tuan Montrell Williams and twins Nathan and Nadean Williams; grandfather, Nathaniel Lee Williams Sr.; uncles, John Billips Jr., Earnest Kennes, Elgin Billips, and Louis Billips; aunt, Peggy Billips; and his only nephew, Brandon Montrell Billips.