Norman Williams, Jr.

January 19, 2023

Norman “Big Time” Williams, Jr. was born June 6, 1946 in Moro, AR to the loving union of the late Norman Williams, Sr. and the late Gladis Williams. He was second of 11 children. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Moro, AR. He remained a member until his death. While laboring for Christ, he developed a deep hunger for God’s word.

Norman attended Carver High School in Moro, AR. He worked at D & L in Marianna, AR, drove taxi-cabs in Little Rock, AR and Memphis, TN. As a child, he worked on the farm with his father. He grew and sold produce. During the pandemic, he served the community by distributing food boxes.

Norman married Shirley Smith in 1968, to this union one child was born, Kelvin Benard Williams.

Norman was a loving father, son, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved his entire family, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends.

Norman was preceded in death by one sister, Medric Regina Williams-Lee; two brothers, Benjamin Williams and Mac Henry Cleveland, Sr. and two sons.

Norman leaves to cherish his loving memories, his son, Kelvin Benard Williams; two daughters, Makesha Ladonntess Nasco and Tamara Jones; four sisters, Dyann Williams-Beasley, Verkie Lee Williams, Deniece Williams-Bowens and Saundra Loretta (Keith) Williams; three brothers, Parnell Williams, Abren Williams and Sanfelia Phillip (Rosie) Williams; one brother-in-law, Alonzo Lee; his adoring grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.