John Eddie Williams (Papa John) 65 of Evansville passed away on March 27,2020, 2:35 p.m at St. Vincent Hospital. John was born in Earle, Arkansas on April 13,1954 to the late David Williams Sr. and Elizabeth Whorry.
John started a lawn care service in 2011 and loved doing it even when he was ill. John loved to sing. Singing and dressing nice was his passion. John was a faithful member at Eastview Missionary Baptist Church. John’s greatest joys were singing, watching wrestling, fishing, cooking and spending time with his family. Especially his grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his spouse; Rosemary Perry in 2012 his parents; David Williams Sr and Elizabeth Whorry, his daughter; Elizabeth Hailey-Perryman, two brothers; Jimmy Williams and David Williams Jr., his sisters; Polly Williams, Bobbie-Ann Williams and Delois Williams.
John is survived by his brother; Harry (Pearlie)Williams of Kissimmee, Florida, former wife; Bertha Mohammed of Evansville, IN, sons; Dexter Bass of Indianapolis, Johnathon (Missie) Mockobee of Evansville, IN, and daughters; Lavonia Smith and Johnna (Angie) Williams all of Toledo, OH, the Henderson family, Morris/Perry family all of Evansville, IN. John had a host of grandkids, nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
The family wishes to thank St. Vincent Hospital Doctors and staff for the excellent care given to John during his hospital stays.
A limited visitation will be held Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 am at Osborne Funeral Home, funeral procession to Oak Hill Cemetery at 10:45am and graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill.
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