Jennings B. Williams Obituary (1937

Jennings Boragard Williams Sunrise: August 27, 1937 Sunset: February 10, 2021 Jennings Boragard Williams, lovingly known to family and friends as "JB," passed away on February 10, 2021 at the age of 83 years. Born to Ualey Williams and Luvenia Graham on August 27,1937 in Monticello FL. JB attended the Howard Academy High School, where he played football for the Howard Academy "Bumble Bees ". After graduation JB volunteered to serve in the military. In 1956, JB was one of the first African American men to volunteer and be accepted to the Marines from the Monticello area. He served 4 years in the Marines, where he was stationed in South Carolina, Virginia, and Japan. He fought in the Vietnam war and received an honorable discharge. In 1968, JB relocated to New York where he worked as a Custodian with Nassau County for 32 years. In 1999, JB retired and later moved to Richmond Virginia in 2001 with his wife Annie Richards-Williams where he resided until his passing. JB enjoyed, hunting, fishing, working in his garden, watching sports, and reminiscing about the "good ol days ". Jennings Boragard Williams leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Annie Richards-Williams, his 3 sisters, Mary Grant (Hempstead, NY), Evelyn Thomas (Tallahassee FL) and Earnestine Price (Benton Harbor, MI). Three sons Jennings Jr (South Carolina), Antonio (South Carolina), and Jaime (New York ), daughter Christal(South Carolina), and his Stepdaughters Princess Clinton (Philadelphia, PA) and Ada Clinton (Richmond VA) and Stepson Ronald Clinton (Phoenix, AZ). He also leaves behind grandchildren, great-grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. A Graveside service will be Saturday, February 20, 2021 Maury Cemetery at 2:00PM. A loving farewell ... JB thank you for being a big brother and father figure to us. You stepped up and helped Momma raise us. You were our voice, and protector when we needed you and did all the things a big brother should. Your stories and laughter will truly be missed. See you in the ever after. God Bless you. With love, Mary, Earnestine, and Evelyn