Johnny Williams RIP - Page 5

Paul Precht · 01-07-2015, 11:29 PM

I always enjoyed chatting with Johnny and talking about different Olds combos, I have a pic of both of our cars sitting in the paint shop, RIP Big Guy.

Dan Lattimore · 01-08-2015, 01:34 AM

So sorry to hear this. A really good guy and fun to talk to . God Speed

Ed Fernandez · 01-08-2015, 04:56 AM

Johnny was always good for a laugh or two when he came to races I was at. I'll miss his Cajun demeanor. RIP.

WitchyWoman · 01-08-2015, 10:02 AM

So sad, such a great loss. The friendliest guy in racing, always smiling and glad to see you. If we're here to set an example, he set the best. Well done, Johnny. RIP.

Ultimate Converter Concepts · 01-08-2015, 11:52 AM

Very sad and tragic news. I have known Johnny as a friend and a customer for many years and was a pleasure to know . Always upbeat and positive no matter what the situation. We have talked recently in regards to his health, as we were both battling a common foe, although his was a lot more complex than mine. Johnny did what he always does and kept his problems to himself as not to burden anyone with what was going on with him personally and concentrating on being the positive guy he always was, always a helpful hand and a kind word for all. We will miss Johnny and pray for his family, who he loved dearly, at this sad time. RIP and God Speed brother!

SS wanna be · 01-08-2015, 12:38 PM

RIP Johnny! Such a nice guy gone too soon!

ss125h · 01-08-2015, 01:50 PM

I was very saddened to hear this news. Johnny was a great racer, & a good friend. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family. God bless.... Glen

impstocker · 01-08-2015, 11:02 PM

Johnny helped me years ago at Lebanon Valley ASRA Stock/SS race. I blew my rear he had extra gearset also crawled under car help me install so I could still race. Also met up doing test & tune together, he is in other lane on a YouTube video of my 68. One of the nicest people I have met racing, my prayers.

Will Lamprecht

Greg Barsamian · 01-09-2015, 07:01 AM

Johnny A. Williams, born in 1957 in New Orleans, LA, former resident of Baton Rouge, LA and current resident of Smithfield, RI, passed away January 6, 2015 with his family by his side.
He was the husband of Audrey (Duncan) Williams whom he married May 5, 1987 and son of the late Jimmy Gurney and Barbara Hatter.

Mr. Williams worked ten years as a diesel mechanic for Johnson and Wales, Providence, retiring in 2013. He also worked as a machine operator for Local 57, Providence for many years and served six years with the Marines.
Johnny was a racing enthusiast, coached basketball for SYBA, coached football for the Northern Vikings and coached track and field for Smithfield High School and St. Raphael Academy, Pawtucket. He was a smart, funny, stubborn and strict man who always enjoyed good conversation.

Besides his wife, his is survived by his grandmother, Lillian Gins; his siblings, Gwendolyn Nixon, Sandra McKneely-Clark, Nathaniel Honore, Eugene Nicholas and Calvin Nicholas; his children, Casandra Jackson, Johndell Williams, Jonathan Bates, Johnny Williams, Jr., Keesler Gomes, Michelle Williams and Michael Williams; his grandchildren, Jon-Vielle Williams, Kamaria Williams, Johnathan Bates, Julieanna Williams, Demeter Dixon, Jameka Gordon, Brandon Dixon, Dominick Bruno, Sabrina Reimiller, Jason Williams, Roderick Kemmerer and Joshua Bates and his great granddaughter, La'Vi Mous.

His funeral will be held Sunday, January 11, 2015 beginning with visitation at 3 PM followed by a service at 5 PM in St. James Baptist Church, 340 South Main St., Woonsocket. Burial will be private.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. www.holtfuneralhome.com

Chevellewagon · 01-09-2015, 10:04 AM

Thank you for the information Greg. I will pass this on.

01-07-2015, 11:29 PM	#41
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 694 Likes: 283 Liked 234 Times in 93 Posts	Re: Johnny Williams RIP I always enjoyed chatting with Johnny and talking about different Olds combos, I have a pic of both of our cars sitting in the paint shop, RIP Big Guy.

01-08-2015, 01:34 AM	#42
Dan Lattimore Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Beaverdam, Va./ Port St. Lucie,Fla. Posts: 362 Likes: 177 Liked 158 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Johnny Williams RIP So sorry to hear this. A really good guy and fun to talk to . God Speed __________________ 66W30POST

01-08-2015, 04:56 AM	#43
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Johnny Williams RIP Johnny was always good for a laugh or two when he came to races I was at. I'll miss his Cajun demeanor. RIP. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

01-08-2015, 10:02 AM	#44
WitchyWoman Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 84 Likes: 1 Liked 144 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Johnny Williams RIP So sad, such a great loss. The friendliest guy in racing, always smiling and glad to see you. If we're here to set an example, he set the best. Well done, Johnny. RIP.

01-08-2015, 11:52 AM	#45
Ultimate Converter Concepts Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cornelius, N.C. Posts: 404 Likes: 6 Liked 59 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Johnny Williams RIP Very sad and tragic news. I have known Johnny as a friend and a customer for many years and was a pleasure to know . Always upbeat and positive no matter what the situation. We have talked recently in regards to his health, as we were both battling a common foe, although his was a lot more complex than mine. Johnny did what he always does and kept his problems to himself as not to burden anyone with what was going on with him personally and concentrating on being the positive guy he always was, always a helpful hand and a kind word for all. We will miss Johnny and pray for his family, who he loved dearly, at this sad time. RIP and God Speed brother! __________________ Lenny Croteau www.ultimateconverter.com Phone 704-892-6837

01-08-2015, 12:38 PM	#46
SS wanna be Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: U.S. Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Johnny Williams RIP RIP Johnny! Such a nice guy gone too soon!

01-08-2015, 01:50 PM	#47
ss125h Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 213 Likes: 55 Liked 81 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Johnny Williams RIP I was very saddened to hear this news. Johnny was a great racer, & a good friend. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family. God bless.... Glen

01-08-2015, 11:02 PM	#48
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 54 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Johnny Williams RIP Johnny helped me years ago at Lebanon Valley ASRA Stock/SS race. I blew my rear he had extra gearset also crawled under car help me install so I could still race. Also met up doing test & tune together, he is in other lane on a YouTube video of my 68. One of the nicest people I have met racing, my prayers. Will Lamprecht

01-09-2015, 07:01 AM	#49
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,383 Likes: 609 Liked 390 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Johnny Williams RIP Johnny A. Williams, born in 1957 in New Orleans, LA, former resident of Baton Rouge, LA and current resident of Smithfield, RI, passed away January 6, 2015 with his family by his side. He was the husband of Audrey (Duncan) Williams whom he married May 5, 1987 and son of the late Jimmy Gurney and Barbara Hatter. Mr. Williams worked ten years as a diesel mechanic for Johnson and Wales, Providence, retiring in 2013. He also worked as a machine operator for Local 57, Providence for many years and served six years with the Marines. Johnny was a racing enthusiast, coached basketball for SYBA, coached football for the Northern Vikings and coached track and field for Smithfield High School and St. Raphael Academy, Pawtucket. He was a smart, funny, stubborn and strict man who always enjoyed good conversation. Besides his wife, his is survived by his grandmother, Lillian Gins; his siblings, Gwendolyn Nixon, Sandra McKneely-Clark, Nathaniel Honore, Eugene Nicholas and Calvin Nicholas; his children, Casandra Jackson, Johndell Williams, Jonathan Bates, Johnny Williams, Jr., Keesler Gomes, Michelle Williams and Michael Williams; his grandchildren, Jon-Vielle Williams, Kamaria Williams, Johnathan Bates, Julieanna Williams, Demeter Dixon, Jameka Gordon, Brandon Dixon, Dominick Bruno, Sabrina Reimiller, Jason Williams, Roderick Kemmerer and Joshua Bates and his great granddaughter, La'Vi Mous. His funeral will be held Sunday, January 11, 2015 beginning with visitation at 3 PM followed by a service at 5 PM in St. James Baptist Church, 340 South Main St., Woonsocket. Burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. www.holtfuneralhome.com

01-09-2015, 10:04 AM	#50
Chevellewagon Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cantonment, Fl Posts: 104 Likes: 76 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Johnny Williams RIP Thank you for the information Greg. I will pass this on.