Lawrence Lewis Williams was born on May 25, 1941, in
Camden, NJ. He was the second child of the late Leonard
Trusty and Marie Jeanette Robinson. He transitioned to his
heavenly home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
“Uncle Larry” known by many was educated in the Camden
High School system and graduated, Class of 1959. He
continued to further his education by attending Temple
University, in Philadelphia, PA.
His workforce tenure consisted of ten years at both Anthony
Sales, Camden, NJ, as an Office Manager, New
Jersey Bell Telephone Company, Newark, NJ as a Service
Analyst, a Telephone Representative at National Research
Institute Chevy Chase, MD for 1 year, and last by not least,
Logistics Assistant at Digital Equipment Corporation,
Cherry Hill, NJ for seven years, until his retirement.
Larry’s passion while living in Newark, NJ, was giving and
offering himself to so many and loved the work he did with
the Prevention Outreach Work where he was awarded,
nominated, and received a Proclamation from the City of
Newark, NJ, for his outstanding work in the filed of
HIV/AIDS during the Pre-National HIV/AIDS Awareness
Day in Feb. 6, 2003.
In 2013, Larry relocated to Columbia, SC. Larry at an early
age was baptized and joined St. Bartholomew, Roman
Catholic Church in Camden, NJ. In May 24, 2015, he
rededicated his life and joined Willow Lake Baptist Church,
Blythewood, SC. He also was a volunteer and willing worker
at Rehoboth Baptist Church. Larry’s favorite pass time was
cooking, reading, trying different local cuisines with friends
(known as his Posse), and attending the Richland County
Recreation Community Center, where he made numerous
friends. He was a mentor to many and was loved by many.
Preceded him in death was his parents, Leonard Trusty and
Marie Jeanette Robinson; one brother, Raymond Williams; one sister, Alice O’neal-Burch;
three brother-in-laws, Roosevelt Harwick, Charley Hicks,
and Richard Burch; and one son-in-law, Robert Noels.
Lawrence L. Williams leaves to cherish his memories, two
sisters, Florence Harwick and Juanita Hicks; special niece,
Deborah Woodhouse (Alvin); a special love, Rose Bethea;
children, Lawrence Bethea, Veronica Noels, Rosita Raines,
and Jason Mobley; three granddaughters, Tia, Toya, and
Morgan; four great grandchildren, Keyon, CeCe, Jaylon,
and Khamonie; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many
loving relatives, and caring friends, all of whom will miss
him dearly.
In lieu of Flowers donations can be made to:
North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)
393 Central Avenue Newark, NJ 07103 Attention: Mr. Russell Miller
I will always remember Larry’s caring and loving heart and soul. He was a long ago friend from our days at the “phone company.” I regret that our connection was lost for the past many years, but I never forgot our escapades and his love for humanity. Rest in peace and power, old friend. Condolences to his family and friends.
I’m expressing my deepest condolences to my Brother(Larry Williams from another Mother) extended family and friends. I worked with Larry at NJ Bell n we continued our Love n Friendship until the Lord called him home. We had long talks n texts because he would definitely tell you the truth. When I was sick last year, he sent me a card every week never mentioning his own sickness. I will miss him dearly. When the cards stopped coming n the unanswered texts/calls, I knew something had happened to him but I know he’s in a better place! I’m Praying for all of you!❤️🙏🏽
SIP Larry you will truly be missed. I know you smiling down on your family and are an Angel watching over them. I going to miss your jokes snd our long talks. You volunteered for everything , never missed an opportunity to lend a helping hand , even when you couldn’t. Condolences, love , prayers to your family. Well done Larry! Well done!! From your friends the Danford/Hannah Family❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
Uncle Larry I am truly going to miss you. I will miss our store runs and going to get fish and barbecue. I miss you dearly my heart is so saddening
Sir, as I lovingly called you! You will greatly be missed and I send my deepest condolences to the family. When I got the news of your passing it felt like loosing one of my parents; you were there for me to talk to and answer the many questions I had, after I lost my mother. Thank You for that! I will miss you and our talks and I am glad that I had the opportunity to know you. Rest In Paradise
Dear Uncle Larry,
To absent with the body means your present with the lord. You will truly be miss. I am especially going to miss your fun loving ways and your straight to the point conversations and your ability to keep family your top priority. I know you will be with us in spirit. Till we see each other in the heavens. Keep your arms wrapped around us tightly.
S.I.P uncle Larry💋
Uncle Larry this is so unreal even now writing, I’m going to always remember our last conversations and how you called me every day to check on me not worrying about you and your present situation, that’s just how you were!!!..So many in disbelief still but I do take comfort knowing “TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD!!”.. NO MORE CRYING NO MORE SUFFERING!!..Everytime we celebrate Tey birthday 5/25 we will light an xtra candle for you!!💔
Cousin Larry will surely be missed. He was someone who could always bring a smile to your face and kept things real. I was saddened to hear of his passing although I have not seen him in many years. He was just one of those family members you were happy to see whenever they were in your presence. Rest well cousin. Earth Has No Sorrow That The Heavens Cannot Heal.
To Mr Larry’s Family
May You Feel God’s Comfort And Strength As He Carry You Through This Time of Grief,As You Know “Weeping May Endure For A Night But Joy Will Come In The Morning “May The Memory Of Mr Larry Bring You Love,Peace and Joy.I Will Always Remember Him In A Happy Way.He Was A Great Help At Rehoboth Baptist Church Noonday Bible Study.
This definitely is one of longest and hardest good-bye’s that I will ever have to make. Another piece of my heart have broken and fallen by the way side. I will look to the sky and see your star brightly shining down at me. I will embrace the wind as you breezed by to check in on me. I will hear the birds chirp to me your sweet whispers of encouraging me to continue to strive in and trust the Lord with my whole heart and to not lean to my own understanding. When I hear “Never Would of Made It, I will always think of your strengths and the fight you fought to the end. I look forward to the time when we will meet and rejoice together again. You’ll always be forever in my heart, and never forgotten. Missing you dearly, Niece; God-daughter Deborah Woodhouse
This definitely is one of longest and hardest good-bye’s that I will ever have to make. Another piece of my heart have broken and fallen by the way side. I will look to the sky and see your star brightly shining down at me. I will embrace the wind as you breezed by to check in on me. I will hear the birds chirp to me your sweet whispers of encouraging me to continue to strive in and trust the Lord with my whole heart and to not lean to my own understanding. When I hear “Never Would of Made It, I will always thing of your strengths and the fight you fought to the end. I look forward to the time when we will meet and rejoice together again. You’ll always be forever in my heart, and never forgotten. Missing you dearly, Niece; God-daughter Deborah Woodhouse
#TheSmithCrew sends our deepest condolences. One of the hardest days of my life was when I heard you transitioned to your heavenly home Unc. This will definitely be one of the biggest adjustment for me and my crew. But I know I will see you again Unc. Rest in Paradise and give Grandma a big hug and kiss for me. Continuing to keep my family in prayer during this very difficult time.