Bernard Barett Williams, Sr., affectionately known as "Pee Wee", was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.to the late George Walter Williams, Sr. and Loretta Harrison Williams. He passed away on September 14, 2023.

He attended Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools where he participated in many activities, including sports, and was a 1970 graduate of (the historic) Atkins High School. Afterwards, he worked for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company for 27 years as a forklift driver.

A member of St. Paul Apostolic Church: he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir member and UCJA National President of the Usher Board.

The Seattle Seahawks was his favorite NFL team. He loved singing, gospel music, fishing and supporting local high school and college athletic teams.

Bernard was preceded in death by his wife, Brenna Aleta White Williams; one brother, George Williams, Jr.; and one sister, Shirley Smith.

He leaves to cherish his memories and carry on his legacy: daughters, Pamela White Dove, Latees Williams and LaDonna Williams Taylor; one son, Bernard (Christa) Williams, Jr.; 9 grandchildren, Darius Williams, Dimeshia Todd, DeVonne Dove, David Todd, Jr., Desmond Dove, Faith Fleming, Olivia Fleming, Makenzie Williams and Bernard Williams, III; 2 great-grandchildren, Naima Todd and Julien Mitchell; 3 sisters, Brenda Dawkins, Roslyn (Curtis) Marshall, and Carolyn (Clifford) Little; one brother, Robert Williams; a special sister-in-law, Brenda White Eldridge; and brothers-in-law, James White and David Smith, Sr.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Friday, September 22, 2023 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service at 11:30 AM, Saturday, September 23, 2023 at St. Paul Apostolic Church, 1401 East 25th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Interment in Gardens of Memory.

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