Tony Dewayne

Williams

Mr. Tony Dewayne Williams was born on September 29, 1969, to the late Mr. Joe Louis Williams, and Mrs. Catherine H. Williams in Griffin, Georgia. He received his formal education at Spalding County High School, graduating in the Class of 1987. He furthered his education at Northern Virginia Technical College.

Mr. Tony Dewayne Williams accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age at St. Luke Overcoming Church of God in Griffin, Georgia.

Tony was self employed as a Master Barber. He was a self-taught Barber; he went to school to train and he became a Master Barber. Tony could make a $25.00 haircut, look like a million. His gift was given to him by God. Tony was his mother's child, she sometime called him "HEAD". In his leisure time he enjoyed good food, soul food especially, there was no food that he disliked and he loved spending time with his family and friends.

On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Mr. Tony Dewayne Williams's name was called, and he answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Joe Louis Williams, brother, Mr. James Harris, grandparents, Deacon T. W. and Elder Lillie Opal Williams, Ms. Roslyn Harris and Mr. Willie Harris.

Mr. Tony Dewayne Williams leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories his mother, Elder Catherine Williams; his children, Adam (Jamia) Harris, Najee Williams, Autumn Williams, Tymple R. Williams, Kayli Hayes, Tony D. Williams, Jr., Khloe J. Williams, and Tru' D. Williams; his siblings, Mrs. Corine (Michael) Wilson, Mr. Eddie Williams, Mr. David (Stacey) Williams, Mr. Darryl Williams, Elder Tabitha (Willie) Holloway, Elder Pamela Holloway, Mr. Frederick (Saundra) Williams, and Mr. Deonte Henley; the love of his life, Ms. Sylvia Peak, and two grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 16, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home.  A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM at St. Luke Overcoming Church of God. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Elder Ruby J. Kendall is the Pastor of St. Luke and the Officiant, and Rev. Charles Lovett, III, is the Eulogist.