Runny Wendell Williams was born on August 29, 1959 in Waverly, VA. He was the son of Marie Williams and the late Obie Taylor Jr.
“CoolPapa”, as he was known to many, received his education in the Sussex County School System. He was employed for over 20 years by K. Jones Landscaping Inc. where he was held in high regard when it came to getting the job done! Runny loved the Lord and faithfully attended Twilight Missionary Baptist Church in Weldon, NC. Any one that knew “CoolPapa” found him to be a good hearted go getter, high spirited, and loving. “CoolPapa” loved him some nieces and nephews and they loved them some uncle Runny. He loved to dance and was always giving to and doing what he could for others. Whenever he was around you, he kept you laughing. Some would say he was the life of the party! But he also said what he meant and meant what he said! Everybody loved “CoolPapa”, especially that one Auntie (Aunt RoLee) he could always get that one dollar from. When it came to music, any Tupac song could play. Runny was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and looked forward to Football season. The Steelers will miss him and we will too. He will be forever loved.
Runny peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, May 4, 2020.His memories will be cherished by his mother, Marie Williams of Hopewell, VA; three sisters, Deaconess, Linda Studivant (Rev. Gary) of New Orleans, La, Parthenia Sidbury of Roanoke Rapids, NC , and Paulita Drew(Darnell) of Waverly, Va.; two brothers, Carlton Turner(Evelyn) of Waverly, VA and Clarence Williams Sr. of New Orleans, LA; five aunts; Margaret Vaughan, Mattilen Hughes, Cherlie Jackson, and Janice Johnson, and devoted auntie Rosa Goodwin; two uncles, Herman Williams,Sr., and Sylvester Williams,Sr., all of VA; eight nephews, Clarence Jr, Rahiem, Calvin, Jameian, Jamerian, Amon, Lorenzo, and Travis; eleven nieces, Taccara, Brittney, Tiki, Tiffany, Jamekeya, Alesha, Aneka, Amekeya, Amesha and two dedicated, Jamerica, and great niece, Tikia(Tooffie); his lil buddy, Jamarion(Butter Roe) ; dedicated cousin, Ra'Quan; his very special friend and boss, Ken Jones; his riders (coworkers), Boodie, Breon, Anthony and Ike; and a village of great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A public viewing will be held on Monday, May 11, 2020 from 2pm – 8pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.
Drive in funeral services for Runny W. Williams will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 12:00 noon at the Mt. Sinai Memorial Park 4745 Mt. Sinai Rd. Prince George Virginia 23860. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., officiating.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence on the day of the service at 10:45a.m. and no repass.
Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director. (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our Family Servicing Your Family”.
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