November 10, 2023, 81, Goldsboro —

John Williams, age 81, passed away on Friday, November 10th at his residence. Born in New Haven, CT, he was the son of the late John Joseph Williams and Angelina Marziano Williams. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Price Williams, and a son, John Anthony Williams. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1960 until 1966. He loved his family and working in his yard.

A service to celebrate John’s life will be held Wednesday, November 15th at 9:00 am by the graveside at Piney Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the cemetery following the service.

John is survived by a daughter, Lynn Antoinette Williams; two grandchildren, Brandon Adams and Matthew Ward; a great-grandchild, Halona Ward; a brother, Richard Williams and a sister, Sara Williams Krell.

The family requests no flowers and for memorial gifts be directed to the charity of your choice.

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home is serving the Williams family and online condolences may be sent to www.shumate-faulk.com.