Michael R. Williams, Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael Ronnell Williams, Sr., 44, passed away on September 16th in Grinnell, IA. Michael was born in Syracuse and spent over 20 years in Kearney, Nebraska before moving to Iowa 12 years ago. He held various jobs throughout his life. Michael is predeceased by his daughter, Shartraya Williams. He is survived by his daughters, Dorriya Williams and Malika Williams, both of Kearney, NE, Jameka Williams, of Iowa, and Allisha Williams, of Texas; sons, Dante Williams and Michael Williams, Jr., both of Iowa; mother, Powell Mejias, of Syracuse; father, James Byrd-Williams, of FL; sister, Gjamila Williams, of Syracuse; brothers, Derek Williams, of MI, James Williams, Jr., of Syracuse, and Tre Williams and Julius Williams, both of FL; granddaughter, Dawnella Williams; paternal grandmother, Sarah Mae Harris; maternal grandmother, Arcola Barr; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours: Thursday, October 8th, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Well of Hope Church, 1640 South Avenue. Funeral services will follow immediately at 12 p.m. at the church. To attend the services remotely, please use the link on Michael’s tribute page at www.faroneandsoninc.com to watch the live webcast at 12 p.m. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Michael R. Williams, Sr.

September 10, 1976 - September 16, 2020