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Garfield Williams, Jr. was born on December 2, 1963 in Lakeland, Florida to the late Garfield Williams, Sr. and Betty Jean Samders-Williams. He was reared by his grandparents, the late Lucille & Willie Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents & son, Charlie Bates. He served his country in the US Army.
Garfield leaves to cherish his memories and carry on his legacy; his loving companion, Lisa Bates; sons, Brian Williams (Ketura), Terrance Williams,Trevor Abrams, Shawn Williams, Clarence Williams, & Chris Abram; daughter, Jasmine Williams; 12 grandchildren, that he absolutely loved; brother, Alonzo Williams, sister, Regina Sherrod (Collins), Yolanda Williams (Alex), Dorthy Newkirk, April Nelons, Keirhond Williams (Chauncey), Kecia Williams, Brandie Williams, one uncle, Joe McHenry (Dorthy), one aunt, Barbara Ann Adams (Gene), a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and sorrowing friends.
Condolences may be sent to the family at Oldham Funeral Home.