Solomon Lee Williams, Sr. "Sol"

Obituary For Solomon Lee Williams, Sr. "Sol"

VIEWING: Friday, May 22, 2026/ Time: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

SERVICE: Saturday, May 23, 2026/ Time: 11:00 AM/ Feggins Chapel, 409 South Hill Avenue, South Hill, VA 23970

INTERMENT: Lewis Family Cemetery, Mile Road, South Hill, VA

Remembering Sol

Suddenly, on Monday, May 11, 2026, Solomon Lee Williams, Sr. got the call that his mark has been left and his purpose here on earth has been fulfilled. Solomon was born October 7, 1938, to the late Everline Williams Jones and Charlie Williams in South Hill, VA. He was the eldest of ten children. Sol was also preceded in death by his loving wife- Mildred Williams, sons- Solomon, Jr. and Mark Williams, Sr.; brother- McKinley Williams and sisters- Annie Cash and Grace Thompson.

Sol, as he was affectionately known, attended the M. M. Booker School in South Hill, VA. Sol was big on his family being educated since he was unable to fully finish his schooling due to him having to help his father with farming as a young boy. However, that did not hinder Sol from becoming one of the smartest people one could have ever known.

In 1954 at the age of sixteen, Sol followed his uncle Archie to Midlothian, VA where he met the love of his life, the late Mildred Williams. They relocated to Baltimore, MD and married on June 1, 1962, producing three children from this union. Sol loved him some Mildred so much, he wouldn’t eat anyone else’s cooking but hers; and if you were fortunate enough to have his wife’s cooking, you would understand why.

Sol was employed at W. R. Grace, a leading global chemical plant, working as a Chemical Operator. He retired after 40 years of service.

He is survived by his only daughter- Karen Williams; son- Tavon Height; eleven grandchildren, including devoted grandchildren- Aisha Bolling, whom he raised and Mark Williams, Jr., with whom he shared a special bond. He leaves behind six sisters- Elizabeth Johnson, Rosa Scott, Lucille Thomas, Pearl Williams, Sarah Ellison, and Gloria Shamburg; along with two brothers-in-law, David Johnson and James Thompson; aunt- Grace Duke; 20 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves behind a community that will forever cherish his contributions and the values he instilled.

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