Lionel Williams Obituary (1949 - 2023)

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 A limb has fallen from the family tree again when the lord called his servant home to rest on June 17th at the Southeast Veterans Home in Reserve, La. Lionel affectionately known as "Bushee" and "Uncle Bush" was born on December 19, 1949 to the parents of the late Rev. Medrick Williams Sr. and Rosalie Banks Williams of Reserve, La. He was reared in a Christian home and was baptized by the late Bishop Joseph Warren Sr., of the Greater Morning Star B.C of Laplace, La where he remained until his death. Lionel was educated in the St.John the Baptist school system. As a child, he was a jokester and loved playing pranks on his family and friends. He was also very adventurous, and would never back down from any challenges that he was faced with. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most importantly he loved singing and playing his bass. In 1968, Lionel joined the United States Army and served his country well and received an honorable discharge. Lionel was married to the former Johnnie Mae Robinson (deceased) and became the proud parent of one daughter Devita Kenyatta Williams. He later met and married Sheryl Weber Williams on Nov 9, 1994, and gained a stepson Terrell Weber (deceased). Lionel leaves behind a large and loving family and many beautiful memories. To cherish these memories are his wife Sheryl Williams, one daughter Devita Kenyatta Williams, two brothers, Deloyd Williams Sr., and Medrick Williams Jr. (Gwen), seven sisters, Marva Joseph (Melvin Jr.) Yvonne Smith (Juansley), Norma Dorris, Marilyn Warren ( Samuel Jr.), Joyce Bush (Mike), Marlene Watkins (Rev.Irvin), Sheryl Pierre (Alexis), two brothers in laws, Rev. Edgar Zeno Sr. and Martin Weber, also, two sister in laws, Gwendolyn Narcisse (Kenneth), and Mary Bovie (Clarence). Also, his two dear friends Jerome Alexander & Gerald Louper. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Lionel is preceded in death by his parent Rev. Medrick Williams Sr. & Rosalie Banks Williams. Sisters, Verna Warren, Aline Zeno, Bernadine Batiste, Rose Francois, and brother Gerald Williams. Brother in law, Bruce Batiste Sr., nephews Jayson Warren & Brandon Williams, Sister in law, Sharon Williams, Mother and Father in law, Dolores and Antione Weber, & stepson, Terrell Weber. Due to the family wishes a private memorial will be held in honor of Lionel Williams. Interment will be on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Dr, Slidell, La 70460 at 11 am. Final care and professional services are entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E.Airline Highway, Gramercy, La 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE" !!