Mr. Jeffery “Tickle Box/ Tic” Williams Sr.

10/21/1961 - 06/24/2019

Obituary For Mr. Jeffery “Tickle Box/ Tic” Williams Sr.

When I’ve gone the last mile of the way, I will rest at the close of the day; and I know there are joys that await me, when I’ve gone the last mile of the way.

With humbled hearts, we stand along with this Williams family as they now are in preparation for celebrating the life of their beloved:

Mr. Jeffery Williams Sr; age 57 of Valdosta Georgia, Jeffery reached the “last mile” of the way and transitioned from this life on Monday, June 24, 2019 at The Langdale Hospices House.

JEFFERY (TICKLE BOX/TIC) WILLIAMS, SR., was born October 21, 1961 to the late Matthew Williams Sr. and the late Myrtice Roberts Williams.

He graduated from Valdosta High School and enlisted into the United States Army, where he served 21 years and 1 month of active duty, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. After retiring, Jeffery enrolled in Valdosta Technical College where he graduated with honors and accomplished his Associates degree in Computer Information Systems with 2 certifications to accompany the degree.

Jeffery continued serving his country and his community by becoming a Service Officer of Disabled American Veterans, a member of Leadership Lanier and Lanier County Election Systems. He accepted Christ in his life and became a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church, where he became a member of the Usher Board and served faithfully until his health began to fail. The Lord granted Jeffery eternal rest, Monday, June 24, 2019. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by two brothers: David Williams, Sr. and Curtis Tyrone Williams Sr., and his grandparents: Annie Mae and Willie Roberts; Lela and Efford Williams Jr.

Jeffery leaves to cherish his memories two sons, Jeffery Williams Jr. (Alexandra) of the Lakenheath, England and Joshua Williams of Valdosta, Georgia; two grandchildren: Kosta and Valentina Williams both of Lakenheath, England; and a loving and devoted ex-wife Gale Williams of Valdosta Georgia. He also leaves one brother: Matthew Williams Jr., (Deborah) of Valdosta, Georgia; three sisters: Joan Williams Graham and Laverne Williams Jones (Alvin) of Valdosta, Georgia, and Evelyn Williams Swift of Hampton, Georgia; and a loving and devoted nephew: Edwin Gordon of Columbia, South Carolina. Best friends: James Battle Sr. of Valdosta, Georgia, Clifford Brown of Atlanta, Georgia, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

We would also like to thank the medical members of South Georgia Medical Center and Langdale Hospice House for their care and comfort.

Life Celebration Services will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 3:00 PM from the sanctuary of New Jerusalem Baptist Church - 3488 Engberg Avenue Valdosta, Georgia, Rev. George Blunt is pastor and will officiate.

Mr. Jeffery Williams Sr; will be laid to rest in The Tallahassee National Cemetery - 5015 Apalachee Pkwy. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM.

The family of the late Jeffery Williams, Sr., extends sincere appreciation to all of you for your expressions of love and comfort during our time of bereavement. -The Williams Family

Final Care and Compassionate Services are being expressed by Harrington Funeral Home Inc. Valdosta, Georgia location.

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