This obituary was originally published on Colvin Funeral Homes & Cremations.

Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of MSG (Ret) Gerald Williams, of Coats, NC, who departed this life on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 62. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and all that is connected. Services are entrusted to Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory of Fayetteville. Please keep this family in your prayers during their time of bereavement.

Gerald leaves to mourn: his wife Miranda (Britt), sons Gerald (GG) Williams Jr., and Rahsaan Hakeem Williams, three brothers LeRoy Williams Jr. (Chicago, IL), Timothy Williams (Atlanta, Ga), Thomas Williams, three sisters Georgia Hill (Chicago, IL), Denise Williams Sells (California), and Eartha Paschall (Chicago, IL), nine grandchildren Tiโ€™Tianna, Lyfe, Amaya, Antonio, Ahmir, DonTre, Farrah, Indii, Leonardo and four great grandchildren Wylloh, Legynd, Rylei and McKenna, cousins, nieces, nephew and host of other relatives and friends.