Grafton Norvanda Williams, Jr., 77, of Princess Anne, MD formerly of Crisfield, MD departed this life Friday, January 10, 2020 at Perry Point VA Medical Hospital in Perry Point, MD. Born October 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Grafton N. Williams, Sr. and Elizabeth Fisher-Williams.
He is survived by one daughter, Gwendolyn Williams-Mcclendon; one son, Douglas Williams, Sr. (Charlene); four granddaughters, Stephanie Williams, Shynietta Mcclendon, Sco’leah White and Ebony Fields; two grandsons, Monteil and Douglas Williams, Jr.; six great grandchildren; five brothers, Donald Williams (Kathy) of Lamppasas, TX, Quinten Williams of Hagerstown, MD, Michael Sterling (Karen) of Harrisville, MD, Mitchell Sterling of Salisbury, MD and Ivan Lankford of Crisfield, MD; eight sisters, Anne Johnson (Samuel) of Upper Hill, MD, Adalyn Tilghman (Harold) of Salisbury, MD, Cynthia Williams, Linette Cullen (Clarence) all of Crisfield, MD, Selena Maddox of Asheboro, NC, Barbara Washington-Smalling of Prince Georges County, MD, Diane White (Albert) of Princess Anne, MD and Marvell Wedington of Raleigh, NC; two aunts, Pauline Jackson and Hazel Cropper and a host of family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Azinith Bell-Williams; his brother, William M. Washington; two grandsons, Hassan Mcclendon and Jarrell Mcclendon.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Highway Holiness Church in Crisfield with a viewing one hour prior. A public viewing will be held 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne.
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We’ve gone back many a year when we were kids and I visited Lawsonia during the summer. We bonded all through adulthood. Will miss you brother Graffitied.😥
To The Family of Grafton Williams: Anne, Adalyn and Don & All
A few days ago I learned about the loss and burial of your love one and my friend. I’m deeply saddened by his passing and hope that the family will accept my deepest condolences. I’ll cherish the fond boyhood memories we shared while growing up in Crisfield and I hope you’ll find comfort in knowing that he rests in peace.
Thanks 4 teachin bout life.
Love & miss u Uncle ‘Buddy’
Love yer nephew,
‘Dee’