Antoine R Williams

08/13/1996 - 08/14/2022

Antoine Rashawn Williams, 26, of Elkton (Armstrong) Florida was born on Tuesday, August 13, 1996, to Trellis Murray and Latonya Williams in Jacksonville, Florida. He received his education in the St. Johns County School District where he subsequently graduated with the class of 2014 from Pedro Menendez High School. Antoine was a faithful and longtime member of The Lord’s Temple City of Refuge under the leadership of Bishop Thomas Cave III. He also attended First Baptist Church of Armstrong under the leadership of the late Pastor Alphonso Harvey. Antoine was known as the life of any party, loved to make everyone smile, and he truly lived up to his name “Sunshine”. He was employed with The Arc of St. Johns for 4 ½ years. Antoine later became Med certified, CPR Certified and Safety Care Certified. His hobbies include reading books, gathering with family to create precious memories and lots of laughter. Antoine was a lover of kids, dogs, and any one he met. He never met a stranger. In addition to his parents, Antoine was preceded in eternal rest by his paternal grandfather, Sandy Murray; maternal grandparents, Jimmy & Ruth Williams; paternal aunt, Gwendolyn Stewart; paternal uncle, James Stewart.

Antoine leaves to cherish his many memories: elected parents, Connie and George Joiner; grandparents, Gwendolyn and Dennis Carey, Peggy Joiner; brothers, De’Marcus Harris, Trellis Alexander; sisters, Antoinette Williams, Jocelyn Thompson, Portia Joiner; aunts, Chanthelia (Fura) Gray, Sheann Murray, Sandi (Dwight) Hannan; uncles, Curtis Williams, Ibe (Rashea) Murray; great aunts, Tiowanna Williams, Valgene Simmons, Carolyn (Willie) Fields, Sheila Hayward, Yvonne Hayward, Yolanda Hayward, Shekka Hayward, Emmalee Smith; great uncles, Ronald (Rose Ann) Williams, Charles (Teresa) Clark, Kevin (Beatrice) Williams, Raymond (Aaron) Anderson, Lorenzo (Briar) Williams, Ricky Murray, Marvin Murray, Edith (Charles) Harris, Eugene (Edna) Murray, David (Norma) Hayward, Lorenzo (Daisy Colleen) Hayward; nephews, Kaden Thompson, Karter Thompson, Kase Thompson; niece, Kaiya Thompson; Godparents, Joyce Floyd, Eugene Flagler III; special friend, Olivia Freeman; a host of extended family and friends.

The Family will receive extended family, friends, and the community from 6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, at First Baptist of Armstrong. The Homegoing Celebration will be 11:00a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022 at The Lord’s Temple City of Refuge of Hastings, FL. His pastor, Bishop Thomas Cave III will deliver the eulogy. Burial will be in Armstrong Cemetery, Elkton, FL.