Mr. Ernest Williams (who was affectionately known as Smokey) was born June 16,1955, in West Palm Beach, Florida to Mr. Willie Lee Williams and Mrs. Bernice Butler Williams who preceded him in death. Ernest left his earthly life on Friday, February 11, 2022, while being cared for at John F. Kennedy Medical Center in the City of Atlantis, Florida.

Ernest was reared as a child until adulthood in the City of South Bay, Florida where he attended the Palm Beach County, FL school system. Ernest graduated from Glades Central Community High School with the Class of 1973 and in 1975 enrolled into Fort Valley State College in Fort Valley, Georgia where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice in 1979. During Ernest's life's travels, he was employed by various companies which enabled him to work and support himself until his health began to fail.

Ernest leaves to cherish his memory one son, Ernest R. Williams (Rudean) of Delray Beach, FL, one daughter, Nesha Williams-Campbell (Aloysius) of Woodbury, GA. Three sisters, Carnell Robinson and Sandra Lusunariz (Juan) both of South Bay, FL., Linda Edgecomb (Darren) of Royal Palm Beach, FL. Two brothers, Ronnie Williams of Port Saint Lucie, FL and Earl Stevens of Belle Glade, FL. One Aunt, Gloria Williams of South Bay, FL, Three grandchildren, Rykizzyah of Delray Beach, FL. and Ace and Ava of Woodbury , GA. and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ernest had one sister (Phyllis) who also preceded him in death.