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Erivon Williams Obituary

Williams, Erivon L. Age 65, of Chicago, IL passed away May 4, 2014 at his home. He was born April 18, 1949 in Tamms, IL, the son of Lola Hodges. He graduated from John Marshall High School Summer Class of 1967; immediately volunteering for service in the U.S. Army, earning both a Bronze Star and Purple Heart in Vietnam. He completed his education in Chicago, attending the University of IL, receiving a BA in Sociology. He later applied this study of human behavior to a long-term career of 28 years with the Cook County Department of Corrections as a Deputy Sheriff. He leaves to mourn him, his wife of 31 years, Carolyn G. Williams; children, LaShawn Gentry, Kenyatta Snulligan (Deion), and Kamilah Brewton (Aaron). His mother and his best-friend (shih-tzu mix), Lilly preceded him in death. He also leaves 8 grandchildren, L'Oreal, Tevin, Isaiah, Diamond, Steve, Courtney, Deion and Saige; and a host of family and friends. A veteran's burial will be held at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 12, 2014.
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Grandad, I wish I had the opportunity to meet you as an adult. Your daughters Romerra Dorathiea, Requesha, have the best stories about you. May you rest in heaven with your daughters Lisa and Tasha

Erica williams

Family

March 24, 2024

I love you the most man I do miss you

Tevin

Family

May 7, 2023

I miss you. Although you were not my father, you were just my cousin, but you were at all of my events. You were my father figure. I do not have closure as I not given the option to say goodbye. But I guess I won´t ever say goodbye because you stay in my memory always. I love you.

Monica Mitchell

Family

May 7, 2023

Hi daddy thinking of you rest peacefully king

Romerra

Family

November 18, 2022

Dad just sitting here thinking about you. You were such an amazing dad. You will be missed for the rest of my life. You will forever be in my heart. Love you dad

Shawn Gentry

April 29, 2022

Missing you and thinking about you. You will stay in my heart. Not being able to say goodbye is absolutely the hardest thing, but I am glad that you are at peace.

Monica Mitchell

Family

May 6, 2021

Hi daddy woke up this more ng missing you ..I know you up there watching over me r.I.p my angel from above we all miss you ..

Romerra williams

January 9, 2015

Erivon is so missed by the Dorsey Family. Carolyn we all Love you and will always be here for you. May Erivon RIP

Barbara N Curtis Dorsey

May 24, 2014

We worked together in 2009 at the CCDOC in Div. III. Words of wisdom is what I miss. Prayers for the Family.

Officer Laster

May 19, 2014

Romerra Williams

May 14, 2014

Cousin Erivon, you will be greatly missed. I pray that you are in a better place, and truly blessed. I will miss you, and love you always....

Leila Mayfield-Dillard

May 13, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Earnest&Barbara Sapit/Wright

May 13, 2014

To a good man and a good friend.God bless you and keep you,Erivon. My deepest sympathies to your family. God, please watch over them.

John Mullen

May 13, 2014

Erivon,
You were the father that I never had. You were there for every amazing moment of my life. You were supposed to walk me down the isle. You will be missed.
I hope that you are at peace. No more suffering...
I love you my cousin, father figure and grandfather to my child

Monica Mitchell

May 13, 2014

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