Boyd Williams

Boyd Russell Williams peacefully surrendered his life to God’s heavenly call Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, surrounded by family.

Preceded By: Parents, Ulysses Eugene Williams Sr and Ida Belle Flack Williams; Grandparents, George Herbert Flack Sr. and Rosa Melvina McMickens Flack, Brothers, James Earl, Howard Rodney, Murrill Gray, Ulysses “Gino” Guillermo, Anthony Williams, Emeral Leon Flack Jr.; Sister, Maudie Mae Williams Duarte, Brother-in-law, Truman Rodgers; Nephew, Andrew Kawika Guillermo.

Survived By: Son, Billie Dee Williams; Sisters, Emeral A. Price, Gloria G. Rodgers, Vanessa “Dolly” Quarles, Sandra Flack Wright; Sister-in-laws, Gail Williams, Anna Williams and Cynthia Guillermo. Special devoted partner; Emma Cowan; Brothers, Lawrence Williams, Anthony Flack Sr.; Brothers-in-law, Bryan Quarles, David Duarte; Uncle- Bishop Zack Scott Flack Sr., Devoted Nieces, Sabrinia Hill, Doris Williams-Rodgers, Shannon Kelly Powell, Ida Kristine Price, Charlene Price, and Hera Guillermo; Nephews, Jordan Williams, Brandon Williams, Murrill Gene Williams, Wayne Price, Warren Rafiel, Nogi Guillermo, Angelito “Opihi” Guillermo; Friend, often referred to as brother-in-law, Warren Rafiel Sr. Numerous Nieces and Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews, Great Great nieces and nephews, Cousins and a host of extended family and friends. 

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at Cherry Street Church of God Sanctified, located 729 S. Cherry St. Knoxville, TN 37914 with a service to immediately follow. 

Final arrangements made by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.