Earnest Alvin

Williams

Earnest Alvin Williams, born December 22, 1951 in Latham, Alabama, passed on Friday, August 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Earnest was a graduate of Baldwin County Hugh School, United States Veteran, Alumni of the University of South Alabama, and a 32nd Degree Mason.

Earnest was preceded in death by his sisters, Sara (Sis) Williams, Linda (DD) Williams and Sandra (Claudine) Mims; two infant brothers L.J. Jr., and Jessie Norman; granddaughter, Tiara Deshaina Williams; a host of uncles and aunts.

Earnest leaves a lifetime of memories that will be forever cherished by his four children. His one and only loving daughter, Deirdre (Tracy Barnes) Williams; three loving sons, Darwin (Sandra) Williams, Durrell (Latonya) Williams, Da'Marcus Williams, ex-wife Annie Williams; granddaughters; Taraveia, Kaitlyn, Cherelle, Kyndalynn, Tracee, Dilynn, Alexis, Jordan, Caila, Brooklyn, grandsons; Darwin (DJ) Jr., Durrell (Jay) Jr., Keelen, Karson, Trayonne and Dontavious. Siblings, Mary Pauline (Ralph Sr.—deceased), Terry, Carol Williams, Eddie (Lorraine) Willams, Robert (Catherine) Williams, Carl (America) Williams. Aunts; Annie Burnette and Myrtle Andrew. Ten cousins were raised as siblings, including nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Rice & Reese Funeral Home 925 S. Bessemer Avenue Prichard, AL 36610 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531.