Byron "Tony" Antonio Williams, 55, of Winston Salem, NC, was ushered into the kingdom of God on August 10, 2016.

Byron was born on April 4, 1961 in Winston Salem, NC to Sarah Goode Robinson and the late Richard D. Williams. He was a graduate of the WS/FC school system. Byron served in the US Army, and later received his Associates degree from ECPI Technical College. Byron was a dedicated member of Hope Community Church.

He is survived by his mother Sarah Goode Robinson of the home; fiancee, Jacky Yvonne West of Roanoke, VA; daughters: Shamise Robinson and Tonniette Williams; six grandchildren; his siblings: Debra Williams Russell, Sarina Donnette Williams, Desiree Williams, Desire Williams, Gerald Robinson, and Jennifer Robinson, all of Winston Salem, Sharlene Williams-Blake of Mass., Richard Williams, Carl Williams, Rodney Williams, Nicholas Williams all of NY and Kevin Williams of VA; four nieces Cherisha "Cookie" Williams-Dykes (Donald), Jessica Russell-Revels (Everett, Jr), Olanda Williams (Dele) Mohammed, Jeanine Robinson and one nephew Jamie Williams, and a host of family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Hope Community Church. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.

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