Naman Sylvester Williams born October 18, 1933 to Raleigh and Caroline Stokley Williams. Naman grew up in North Carolina and attended New Land High School. Naman had to drop out of high school to help support his family. He had five siblings… two sisters Jannie and Beatrice and three brother… George, Raleigh Jr and David. Both Naman’s parents and all his siblings are deceased.
Naman and Nellie grew up together. They fell in love and married April 7, 1956. North Carolina. They moved to Norfolk, VA in 1957 when Naman started working for VEPCO/Virginia Natural Gas. Naman worked for that company for over 30 years before retiring in 1993.
Naman is predeceased in death by his wife Nellie of 64 years of marriage.
Naman is survived by his 7 children: Phyllis Williams Swindell (Theordore), Ernest Williams (Gilma), Curly Williams, Sylvester “Buck” Williams (Jackie), Durene Caldwell, Sarah Walston, Lester Kent Williams (Nicole), nineteen grandchildren, (one deceased), fourty-three great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, (one deceased) and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Juandalynn Best says
July 14, 2023 at 5:36 pmDearest family, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest and heartfelt condolences to you all. May you find strength and comfort during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless you.
Nancy Hightower says
July 15, 2023 at 12:03 pmWhat a life well lived, I thank God for the memories, may the Lord be especially close to you during this season, joy cometh in the morning!
Tina Corbett says
July 17, 2023 at 2:03 pmSorry for your loss. My deepest heart felt condolences to your family. Pop as we called him was a very sweet, nice and soft spoken man along with Ms. Nellie, who always welcomed me into there home like one of his kids. Thank you Pop for the great memories at the Watson house. RIP Pop, you will truly be missed.
God Bless you all.
The Tina Corbett & family
Warren Johnson says
July 17, 2023 at 3:02 pmPop and Aunt Nelly ❤ you all are definitely being Missed. Pop you got your Wings now. Lovern and mom are waiting on you. And l belive this 2B true. When you’re all 2gether, You.are going 2get a Ear full. Just like Sunday afternoon’s on the porch.