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Versher Cortez Williams

08/30/1977 - 06/17/2024

Obituary For Versher Cortez Williams

Versher Williams, 46, of Newark, New Jersey, passed on Monday, June 17, 2024 in Columbus, Georgia.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Words of Wisdom with Bishop Barbara Ann Shephard, Pastor and Rev Henry McGruder, officiating and Pastor Keith James, eulogist. Burial to follow in New Hope Cemetery. Public viewing from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, June 27, 2024.

Versher Cortez Williams, affectionately known as “87”, “Millionaire” and “Smoothwhip”. was born August 30,1977 to the late Landa Michelle Brooks. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Vera Lee Kelley-Adams and Ernest Richmond Williams Sr., his step grandfather, Joseph Adams and stepfather, Steven Lawrence Sr.

He was baptized at an early age at New Hope Baptist Church.

He is survived by four siblings; a loving sister, Vera (Barney) Burt, his brothers, Steven Lawrence, Dalzato (Cierra) Parker and Jajuan (Marketta) Parker. His bonus grandmother, Lucille Williams, God-Mother, Deborah Hendricks and bonus dad, Phillip (Jackie) Sasser; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, his DUB Family and friends.


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My sincere condolences to the family.Tez never met a stranger. Always smiling. Rest Buddy!🕊 - LaKisha Sneed and Andrew Sneed

I still cant believe Tez is gone. My deepest sympathy to the family sorry for your loss. Tez was like a son to me, I taught him in school for close to 20 years, he was always a fun loving silly loving person, he loved his family and he treated me like part of his family. He will be missed, the sun is a little dimmer because of this ray of sun has been blown out. we loved him but God loved him best. R.I.P. Tez.... ..love Debra Horace Battle Jackson

May you Rest easy Tez.To Keisha and Hulk,Ron Mike Dio and the entire family you all have my deepest condolences. May you find some peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead. With love and respect from Rita.

To the Williams' family. During your time of mourning, know that you are all in our prayers. Ms. Deborah Hendricks, I will be keeping you in my prayers and close to my heart always. -Natasha Brown

To the Williams' family and friend and my best friend Deborah Hendricks, God only knows the depth of your pain right now. So, I pray that in due season the pain would subside, and you will always keep the happy moments of Trez at the forefront of your mind. I send you my deepest condolences, prayers, and thoughts. Love, Kristy McIntosh

My condolences and prayers to the Williams family. 87 will be dearly missed by his Torch Hill Family and Friends. WE LOVE YOU 87!!!!!! The Wilson and Palmer Family

Our Family will for sure miss your smile. You will be missed. Prayers and love for the Family 🙏

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Versher Cortez Williams! He is truly missed in the neighborhood; walking around showcasing his body with his shirt off; I changed his nickname from 87 to 100! What I'm going to miss the most, is how he always showcased a big smile when I called him,Cortez!

🌹I didn't really know Tez, I had the opportunity of meeting him, his genuine spirit left a lovely expression in my heart. I am the cousin of the late Ernest Williams Sr. , I am sending the entire Williams family my deepest condolences. Pam Williams-Solomon 💜

Prayers going up for strength for this family may Cortez spirit forever continue to live on

My sincere condolences to family asking God to give you all strength during this difficult time. Continue to trust God for everything that you need. Keep looking to the hills from which come with your help knowing all your help come from the Lord

Alexander Family

During this difficult time, may faith, family and friends bring you peace.

I'm so sorry for your loss, and we're definitely sending prayers, love, and light to y'all.

Tee

To SFC Burt and Family,I am sorry for your lost. Praying that God continues to strengthen you and your family during this difficult time. MSG Shandrel Daniels San Antonio, Texas

Last time I saw You was on FaceTime in March, I hadn't seen ya in YEARS "Hey Dee BayB when You coming back to Alabama?". I told You I was gonna see you when I came back TED 😫!!! I'm SO SORRY, Rest Well My Friend 🙏🏾 With Love, Dee in KC ❤️🕊️

My Deepest Sympathies for the entire family 💕🙏🏿💕Tez will be forever missed Love Murt Jackson

Murt Jackson

😌😌😌😌 I'm still in belief friend can't believe you're gone yall he was my nexts door neighbor in k bar we had some times together up there we all gonna miss you 87. Love you

To our family, this has been a difficult time, the past couple of weeks or so, but its times like this we have to rely on our faith, to know that God will not put no more on us than we can bear. With deepest sincerity. Reginald, Deneen Thornton- & D'Andre Hill, Phenix City, AL.

We love y'all Kashia, Marilyn Jones and the entire Horace family 🕊️💜🕊️

Keshia (Vera), Hulk, and the entire family, please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother, my cousin. May God hold your hands tightly during these difficult moments 💜🕊️💜

Gone but will never be forgotten brother. Love your sis (Toi). Prayers and love through these trying times. God can and will.

My condolences Vera, to you and your family. From Tasha Brooks-Ford and Family.

Rest well family! I pray peace, comfort and love to all family and friends! Not another was made like you! Love Ree

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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