Johnnie Williams, Sr. was born in 1936 to the late Ike and Malvina Young Williams in Jonesville, Florida.

Johnnie attended primary school in Gainesville, Florida and later graduated from Lincoln High Gainesville Florida in 1955, Later that same year he went to Florida Memorial College in St. Augustine, Florida where he met and married the late Catherine Jean Eubanks. To this was born one son Johnnie "Lingo" Williams, Jr.

Johnnie, Sr. was a lover of cars, and a true lover of the Florida Gators, You could always find Johnnie at McDonalds where he was well known. One could even find him sitting

In a high chair in front of Detwiler’s talking to whomever stopped to listen and had the time to talk.

Johnnie leaves to Cherish his memories; Son; Johnnie, Jr. (Karey); Godson: George Key; 5 grands (Johnnie III-deceased); 29 great grands, 4 great grands 2 brothers; his fraternal twin Jimmie (Felicia), Herman (Barbara) of Gainesville, Florida; a host of nieces, nephels, cousins, friends.

Visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Fri., Feb. 20, 2026 at Jones Funeral Home. Services will be held 11:00am on Sat., Feb. 21, 2026 at Koinonia Missionary Church, 409 Lime Ave 34237. Burial will be held at Palms Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.