Hezekiah “Bobby” Fulton Williams was born to the late Sandella Moorer Williams and Hezekiah Williams, in Jacksonville, Florida, on February 12th, 1939. He was reunited with his beloved parents on September 8th, 2016.

He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. Proverbs 18:22
Bobby met the “woman of his dreams” and was joined in Holy Matrimony to Beverly Wingfield on December 28th 1981, they remained devoted to one another until his death. As an extension of their love for one another he welcomed sons Robert D. Wingfield (Se’lena) and James Wingfield along with Rossie Boyd with whom he shared his faith, work ethic and the importance of family. He was further rewarded when he became the doting grandfather of five precious souls.

Bobby was the eldest of eight children. He leaves to honor his memory: Donald Williams (Regina), Annette Williams Kellam, Dr. Betty Delores Murphy (Billy), Clinton Kermit Williams, Sandra Yvonne Blackmon, Deborah V. Freeman, and Angela Marie Stansberry. He cherished, protected, advised them for his love for each of them was unique and unyielding. It transcended DNA to the lofty heights of true friendship. He was a devoted nephew and leaves paternal aunts Clara B. Willis, Barbara Cotman and Ethel Beaton to celebrate his life and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and many sorrowing friends.

Bobby served proudly as a Green Beret in the Airborne Unit of the United States Army. He was a Veteran of Foreign War having served in Vietnam. As a Disabled Veteran he was honorably discharged from service. He was employed by Ford Motor Corporation as a mechanic and diligently worked until his retirement in June of 1990.

Bobby openly testified about the peace he gained when he professed and committed his life to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He understood his life was never his own and found great honor in being a servant. Because of his servitude and faithfulness at Emmanuel Church of God in Christ he was accepted into the brotherhood of Deacons He evangelized to many people regarding a hope that could only be realized in Christ.

The funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, FRIDAY at the Emanuel Church of God In Christ, 6326 Dunn Ave. The visitation of our beloved will be held 5-7:00 PM, Thursday at mortuary. Interment in Jacksonville National Cemetery.

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