John R. Williams, Jr. passed away from complications due to cancer on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his sister's home. He was 80 years old. John loved history, books, animals, art, and food. He is survived by his sisters, Kay Kerr (Frank) and Pat Englert, nephews, Peter & Ryan Kerr (Moriah), niece, Stephanie Englert, and great nephew and niece, Luke and Ellie Kerr.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Gathering on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Tharp Sontheimer Funeral Home, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by a brief sermon at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to an animal shelter or the public library. For condolences, please visit www.tharpsontheimerfh.com.
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