Lafayette Leon Williams, affectionately known as Cookie Monster Man, was born on November 7, 1952, in Savannah, Georgia to Marion Lewis Williams and Catherine B. Williams.
Lafayette’s education learning included Landmark Learning Center in Miami, Florida, Suncoast Clearwater UPAC Center, Clearwater, Florida and Lifestyle, where he earned his wages and was recognized by head artist to pursue a career. He enjoyed music, dancing, and catching ball with his family.
He was dedicated to serving church daily and loved to sing. Lafayette was a member of Christ Church of Universal Love.
Lafayette Leon Williams transitioned from this earthly life to his eternal home on January 4, 2025, Clearwater, Florida.
He is preceded in death by his father, Marion Lewis Williams and brother, Clarence Leonard Williams, grandparents, Isaac and Arilla Brown and Albert and Etheline Williams.
Fond memories will be treasured….
Mother: Catherine Lewis Williams
Brothers: Billy M. Williams (Ann) and Ricky Wayne Williams (Carrie)
Sisters: Linda Kathy Byrd (David), Gloria J. Bowden, Marilyn Denise Tynes (Anthony) and Rita Theresa Williams
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Public Viewing: Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-8 pm at Smith-Young Funeral Home 1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
Life Celebration: Saturday, January 11, 2025, 1:00 PM at Christ Church of Universal Love, 11699-130th Avenue No., Largo, FL 33778.
Services Entrusted to Smith-Young's Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
We Love you cousin Lafatette. We will hold on to your memories close to our hearts❤ hug my daddy for me🙏🏾 Love your Cousin Sylvia Hobbs and Valdosta Ga. Family
Uncle Lafayette, You are greatly missed. We will Charis the memories of you. I hope you are getting all the cookies you want in heaven. Love you always.💗
Billy Jr
My thoughts of you will always be in my hearts as I remember your lovely smile, as well as your need to enjoy eating and snacking on his favorite cookies, Love always. Glo -Jean as he says it.
There are many things which could be said about you Uncle however the one word which comes to mind is "Unconditional". The love and laughter you brought us even when we were down was unmatched. I'm sorry I couldn't make it but just know I honor you and the life you've lived for the rest of my life. Until we meet again ❤️😢
Uncle Lafayette you held me as a little girl and as a grown woman I'm going to forever hold you near and dear to my ❤️heart. May you rest knowing you were loved and cared for. You will be missed but you will have a pencil, pad, and oreo's with you forever. Love you Uncle, Deatra
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