Thursday, November 08, 2007

Ernest 'Sonny Boy' Williams: 1935-2007!

They say bad news comes in threes. This is an example.

Former DC lightweight boxer Ernest "Sonny Boy" Williams passed away on Thursday, November 1 at the age of 71. No cause of death was given.

Williams was a lightweight boxer from 1954-1959 with his bouts taking place either here in DC or in the state of New York. His record was 21-8-1 with 11 KO's.

The viewing for Mr. Williams will be on Friday, November 9, 6 to 9 p.m. at Stewart Funeral Home, 4001 Benning Rd., NE Washington, DC. The Homegoing service will be on Saturday, November 10 with the viewing at 9 a.m. and the service at 10 a.m.., St. Paul Christian Community Church, 414 Tennessee Ave NE.

My condolences to the Williams Family.

1 comment:

  1. I love you Uncle Sunny..And may u Rest In Paradise..Ur nephew Reese E Williams..Family misses you..My dad was just talkin bout you the other day.. LOve yah!!

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