Jeff was born May 6, 1928 in Orangeburge, South Carolina and educated in the Orangeburge School System. He was the only child of Mary Pelzer and Jeff Williams who preceded him in death. He was the father of Alonzo, Sandraa and Clarence Williams who also preceded him in death. Jeff was a member of the ILA local 1414 and Second Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Deacon's Ministry. He was the proud owner of Jeff's Roofing Company for over thirty years until his health failed him.
On Sunday, February 13, 2011 Jeff heard the Master's call saying "well done, good and faithful servant", come on home.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife of 27 years, Linda Williams, four daughters, Lekeshia (Brock) Williams of Atlanta, GA, Kim Polite of Charleston, SC, Barbara Williams and Tasha Oatis of Savannah, GA, three sons Jeffrey Rashad Williams of Savannah GA, Jeffrey (Tonette) Williams of St. George, South Carolina, and Robert Williams of Augusta, GA. A mother-in-law, Rosia Oatis of Jacksonville, Fl., three brother-in-laws, Moses (Loyette) Oatis, Albert Oatis and Richie Oatis, a sister-in-law, Gloria (harvest) Toomer, 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Jeff Williams will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Second Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 800 Colbert Street, Pastor Ricardo R. Manuel, officiating. Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery. Reposing at the church 9 a.m., until hour of service.