Mr. Elijah Timothy Williams Sr.

August 30, 1953 - January 24, 2021

Elijah Timothy Williams, Sr. was born August 30, 1953 to the late Elijah Edward Williams and Mary Ella Jones in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He attended school and grew up in Mandeville, Louisiana, where he graduated from Mandeville High School in 1973. He later met the love of his life, Diane. They married in 1978, and through the union four children were born. Elijah worked various jobs until he found his true passion in plumbing. This passion led to a fulfilling career. He worked many years in this field from which he later retired. He and Diane lived all throughout Louisiana and Arkansas and settled in Little Rock, where he continued his second love of enjoying family and being a wonderful PawPaw to his grandchildren. Elijah will truly be missed by all family and friends. He was a joy to be with...always keeping laughter in the air. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of thirty-four years—Diane; his beautiful daughter—Ashley; as well as his parents; and brothers—James and John. He leaves to cherish his fond memories a daughter—Natalie Williams of Little Rock, Arkansas; sons—Everett Williams of Forrest City, Arkansas and Elijah Williams, Jr. (Maria) of Goodyear, Arizona; three sisters—Lillian (Lindell) Hunt, Victoria Walton, and Louise Williams; a brother—Keith Roberson; twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.