Joel A. Williams Sr.

Chataignier - Joel Adam Williams, Sr.,62, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his residence in Chataignier, Louisiana. Joel was born on January 9, 1959 in New Orleans, Louisiana and he was a lifelong resident of the greater New Orleans area; in his later years he resided in Evangeline Parish. Throughout his life he worked as a mechanic and was extremely talented with his hands. Joel was a jack of all trades and could fix almost anything. Away from work Joel loved the night life, he enjoyed parties, and nights out on the town. It could be said that Joel was High on Life. He loved his faithful and cherished dog “Suzi” who was always by his side. Joel will be remembered as a man who lived his life to fullest and remained positive thru out his illness. He fought the good fight in life and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Joel is survived by his children, Joel Adam Williams, Jr. (Stacey) of Kansas and Jennifer Meritt (John) of Marrero; his grandchildren, Gavin, Leighton, Kaleigh, Alex, Ariel, Arianna, and Ashlynn; his great grandchild, Xavier; and his siblings, Sonny Roach (Debbie) of Virginia, Michael Williams of Indiana, Mark Williams (Karen) of Gretna, Belinda Anthony (Houston) of Slidell, and Darrell Epperson (Michelle) of Alabama; he is further survived by the mother of his two children, Luanne Cates. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dula Courville Williams; his parents, Walter Williams and Jean Smith Williams; and his granddaughter, Cheyenne Merritt. In lieu of flowers donations can me made in his memory to Heart of Hospice – Acadiana at https://www.heartofhospice.net/acadianala The Williams family wishes to offer a heartfelt thank you to Mark, Darrell, Sony, Debbie, Belinda, Karen, and Robert Cates for all of their help throughout Joel’s illness; as well as the doctors, nurses and staff from Heart of Hospice for the compassionate care given to Joel and his family during this time. Online obituary and guestbook may be viewed at www.CypressFunerals.Com Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 West Lafayette St., Maurice, LA. 70555, 337-740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.

Joel A. Williams Sr.

January 9, 1959 - May 2, 2021