Elbert Williams

February 18, 1939 - May 17, 2015

Elbert Williams, 76, passed away, May 17, 2015, at home after an extended illness. Elbert was born February 18, 1939, in Columbus, MS, to the late James Williams and Georgia Porter-Williams. Elbert worked and lived in Mansfield for the past 50 years; worked for many of years for Crane Plumbing and Artesian. Elbert leaves to cherish in his memory, a daughter, JoAnn (Tommy L. Burtin) McNeil, of Mansfield; three sons, Elbert Williams Jr., Eddie J. (Yvonne Mack) Williams and Allen D. Williams, all of Mansfield; three sisters, Lillie Jones Minnie Lindsay, both of Mansfield, Margaret Brown, of Detroit, MI; eight grandchildren; five great –grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Hallie Williams and Francis L. Horton; three brothers, Grover C. Williams, James Williams and T.C. Williams. The services will be held May 23, 2015, at 11 A.M., with one hour prior calling at New Jerusalem Progressive COGIC, 709 Burns St., with Rev. Kartra Johnson officiating. The burial will follow at Mansfield Cemetery. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at the home of the granddaughter, TaConnia Strong, 580 Harter Ave., Mansfield, from 4-8 daily, until the day of the services. The family has entrusted Small’s Funeral Services with the arrangements. www.smallsfuneralservices.org