ANTHONY LABURK WILLIAMS

Anthony Laburk Williams was born February 1, 1983 in St. Louis, to Linda and Ollie Williams.

He moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1994 and graduated from Sexton High School in 2002. He returned to St. Louis in 2005 and attended Vatterott College where he studied electrical trades and graduated in 2007. He moved to Waco, Texas in 2015. Anthony enjoyed working on his computer and electronics (if anything was broken or needed repair, you could count on Anthony to fix it). He also enjoyed cooking and baking, especially cheesecakes. He frequently consulted with his mom on various recipes he was creating or perfecting. Anthony was quiet, had a beautiful smile and a gentle spirit.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ollie and Lucy Armour and Joe Thomas (JT) and Lena Mae Williams.

Anthony passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 4, 2017 at his home in Waco, Texas. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Linda Williams of St. Louis, father, Ollie (Crystal) Williams of Hayti, three sisters, Kayla Williams of St. Louis, Kimberly (Rome) Ballard-Madison of Dallas,TX, and Zamiya Williams of Hayti, three brothers, Terrance Williams of St. Louis, Jerome (Tawanda) Walker and Jackie Walker, both of Chicago, IL, niece, Brittany Johnson of St. Louis, nephews, Karry Smith, Jr. of Lansing, MI, Marloh and Zoi Madison of Dallas, TX, special friend, Shanitra “Toni” McLennan of Waco, TX and a host of aunts, uncles, other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

We will miss you. Rest in peace and greet us on the other side with open arms. Rejoice now with those who have gone before you.

Memorial services were held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the St. James Word of Faith Church in Hayti with Pastor Samuel Cannon officiating.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti and Anthony’s family were in charge of services.