1SG(Retired) Ernest Williams of Columbus, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home at the age of 88. A native of Nashville, GA., Mr. Williams was the son of the late John Williams and Essie Rice Potter.

He retired from the U.S. Army after over 30 years of service during World War II, the Korean Conflict and served two tours of duty during the Vietnam Conflict.

A devout member and Usher at First African Baptist Church, Mr. Williams served as a Poll Worker Captain during elections and was a great cook.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 41 years, Freddie Henderson Williams and a sister, Mary Frances Reddick.

Surviving are a daughter, Joyce Williams-Cambridge and her husband, Milton; a son, Walter Fuller and his wife, Charlotte; a granddaughter, Tiffany Cambridge-Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends.