Mr. Luther Williams, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Condolences are being expressed to the family of Mr. Luther Williams, Jr., age 84, who passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Duke Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Luther Williams, Jr. was born in Durham, North Carolina to the late Luther and Alma Williams. He attended Durham Public Schools and graduated from Hillside High School with the Class of 1953. He served in the United States Army and attended North Carolina College now known as North Carolina Central University. Luther received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Biology. On July 3, 1971, he married Lucille Bell. In 1994, Luther retired from Central State University in Xenia, Ohio. After retirement, Luther and Lucille moved back to Durham, N.C. and joined St. Joseph A.M.E. Church. Luther was active with the Kitchen Committee and Altar Guild. He loved playing tennis, swimming, golf and watching football. Luther and Lucille enjoyed traveling. He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife Lucille Bell Williams of 47 years; three sisters, Geraldine O. Williams, Laura W. Sligh (Robert) and Winifred Y. Williams, all of Durham, N.C.; brother-in-law, Miree Squire (Cynthia); nieces, Laura L. Sligh, Baltimore, MD, Lisa Y. Sligh, Bowie, MD, Edna Roy Powers, Arlington, VA, Daphine Squire, Atlanta, GA; nephews, Anthony Squire, Sebastian Wiggins, Andre Wiggins, all of Washington, DC, Vincent Squire, Atlanta, GA, and a host of other relatives and friends whose lives he touched. Funeral services will take place on Monday, February 11, 2019, at St. Joseph A.M.E. Church, 2521 Fayetteville Street, Durham, N.C. 27707, at 1:00 p.m., with a family visitation one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Luther Williams, Jr.

March 25, 1934 - February 6, 2019