Robert J. Williams Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert Jefferson Williams was born on April 18, 1945 in Portsmouth, Virginia, located in Norfolk County, to Robert J. Williams and Virginia Pierce Williams. He was called home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2020. He was educated in Portsmouth, Virginia elementary and junior high schools. He attended I. C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia until he relocated to Chichester, Pennsylvania and graduated from Chichester High School. Robert, who was affectionately known as “Satch,” was an avid Eagles Fan and loved to use his God-given gift of singing to bring joy to many. He was a dedicated member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Chester, Pennsylvania where he faithfully served on the senior choir and the male chorus. He worked as a machinist at Westinghouse, Inc. and retired from Chalmers and Kubeck, Inc. in Aston, Pennsylvania after many years of service. Robert was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was married in 1984 to Patricia Carter---a blessed and loving union of 35 years. Robert was predeceased by his parents Robert J. Williams and Virginia Pierce Williams; his daughter, Dionne Williams; one sister, Joyce Lewis; and three brothers, Howard Williams, Thomas Lewis and Rudolph Lewis. Robert leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife, Patricia Williams; four sons, Robert Williams (Jody), Chandler Williams (Latrice), Anthony McClain and Byron Carter (Donna); one daughter, Athena Coleman; ten grandchildren; four brothers, Herman Williams (Sharon), Jasper Lewis (Orlena), William Lewis (Sharon), George Lewis (Renee); one sister, Annie Hubbard (Jim); his father-in-law, Percy Carter; three sister-in-laws, Susan Coe (Herbert), Judy Carter and Delores Wright; one brother-in-law, Elijah Holmes and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Robert, “Satch,” will be greatly missed for his sense of humor and strong family values. We love you Robert, but God loves you best and took you at your appointed time to receive your heavenly reward. Lovingly submitted, The Family

Robert J. Williams

April 18, 1945 - February 18, 2020