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Obituary For Larry “Gobba” Williams
Funeral service for Larry Williams, 71, of Salem, AL, will be at 12:00 noon (CST), Monday, September 8, 2025, at St. Paul C.M.E. Church, 11620 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL, 36874 with interment in the church cemetery, Reverend Prevo Williams, Pastor, Presiding Elder James Q. Smith, Eulogist.
Mr. Williams, who passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama, was born September 22, 1953, in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (CST)
Mr. Williams will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Lorene Williams of Salem, AL; six children, Juan (Lakeydra) Williams of Columbus, GA, Sadé (Carlton) Jackson of Smith Station, AL, Marlon Vaughn of Crawford, AL, Sivi (Vincent) Robinson of Atlanta, GA, LaTasha Lamb of Albany, GA and LaShonn Lamb of Warner Robins, GA; mother, Alberta Williams of Crawford, AL; fourteen grandchildren, Tyus Vaughn, Alexis “Aliyyah Ross, Janiyah Boone, Sanaa Boone, Brandon Lamb, Deandre Rogers, Ari Brinson, Jakevia Williams, Ayani Williams, Jordan Jackson, Austin Jackson, Dillon Jackson and Paris Jackson; two great-grandchildren, Cai Ross and Codan Ross; two brothers, Walter Williams and Harry Williams both of Crawford, AL; two aunts, Sarah Nell Wright and Dorothy (Melvin) Hodge both of Crawford, AL; three uncles, as a brother, J.D. Wilson of Crawford, AL, Thomas (Gladys) Wilson of Phenix City, AL and Tom Williams of Smith Station, AL; two sisters-in-law, Rose Miles and Linda Welch (Darrell) both of Salem, AL; three brothers-in-law, James Lewis Allen of Crawford, AL, Johnny (Lovella) Giles of Atlanta, GA and Arnell (Rhonda) Allen of Opelika, AL; cousin as a brother, Homer (Barbara) Hodge of Salem, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Willie James Bass sent Beautiful Dreams for Larry “Gobba” Williams - September 07, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Williams and Allen family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort each and every one of you during this difficult time. Frances
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I'll always remember the fun times with Larry at Wacoochee. His beautiful smile always brightened the day! I pray God keeps His loving arms around the family.
My prayers and condolences are with the family of Larry Williams 🙏
Prayers of comfort and peace to the family
We are so sorry to hear of the transition of your loved one and are thinking of you and praying for your peace and comfort during this time or mourning. Montgomery-Phenix City-Opelika District Missionary Society
Praying for strength and healing for you and your family
We going to miss you unc just more than unc like a second dad to us we can call on you for anything you going to go that extra mile for us our but our funny moments are when we were little to watch you bag up 2 to 3 times before you go to work because you forgot or left something but I will tell the people you was a fighter strong quiet but powerful to the family we love yall and here if you need anything 💙
Condolences and prayers, to the Williams Family
With heartfelt condolences and prayers be with the William Family, the Lord will provide.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
