Earl was born on June 3, 1947 to Mrs. Ruth Brightman Williams and Mr. Christopher Williams in Charleston, South Carolina. He was reared by his loving maternal grandparents Mr. Walter Brightman and Mrs. Florence Brightman. Earl confessed Christ at an early age and attended school in Jacksonville, Florida and received his education from Stanton Vocational School. He later met and married Josephine McGowian in Jacksonville on August 4, 2010.

Earl started his career as a Merchant Seaman which gave him the opportunity to travel the world. He later returned home and was concurrently employed by Union Camp and Anheuser Busch. Earl later retired from Anheuser Busch after many years of dedicated service.

Earl departed this life on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ruth A. Williams; mother, Mrs. Ruth Williams; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Brightman; sisters, Mrs. Saundra Brown and Mrs. Janice Young.

Earl leaves to mourn his passing: a wife, Mrs. Josephine Williams; daughters, Ms. Pamela Williams-Mack (Ladson, SC) and Mrs. Andrea (William) Williams-Scott; stepson, Mr. Kelvin Stewart; siblings, Mr. Larry (Sandra) Williams (NY), Ms. Renee Dawson and Mr. Marc (Amelia) Williams (TX); aunt, Mrs. Mamie Brightman; sister-in-laws, Mrs. Lorraine (Don) Williams and Mrs. Elaine (Ronnie) Amos; brother-in-laws, Mr. Herbert (Cynthia) Stewart and Mr. Latodd Stewart; devoted cousins, Mrs. Pat (Rudolph) Lesesne and Ruthie Middleton; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.

Earl was a hardworking and caring man. He was generous and helped others in need. Earl will be sincerely missed by his loving family members and friends.