Floral Bearers Friends of the Family

Pall Bearers

Friends of the Family

Acknowledgment In the midst of our sorrow, our cup truly overflows as we gratefully acknowledge the love and concerns you have so

freely shared with us. Our family is deeply appreciative of your kindness as we rejoice in both the memory of our loved one's

life and in the comfort you have brought us. May God richly bless each of you.

~The Family

Professional Services Entrusted To:

Knotts Funeral Home 719 Wall Street

Sanford, North Carolina 27330

Phone: (919) 776-4345 / Fax: (919) 776-0911

www.knottsfuneralhome.com

Funeral Services 3:00 pm

Sunday, June 7, 2020 Knotts Funeral Home

719 Wall Street Sanford, North Carolina

Apostle Juliet Everette, Eulogist

Sunrise Sunset June 26, 1996 May 31, 2020

In Loving Memory

Of

Order of Service Bishop Diane Baker, Presiding

Musical Prelude

Processional……………………………...Clergy and Family

Selection………………………………………..Renee Baker

Scripture Reading……………….Minister David McClurkin

Old Testament

New Testament

Prayer of Comfort……………………...Apostle Julia Harris

Acknowledgements & Obituary

Eulogy……………………………….Apostle Juliet Everette

Selection……………………………………….Renee Baker

Parting View

Recessional

Interment Lee Memory Garden

2600 Hawkins Avenue Sanford, North Carolina

Obituary DeErick DeShaun Williams affectionately known as “Dee” was born June 26, 1996 to Derrick Williams Sr. and Samantha Whoie in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He transitioned and took his wings on Sunday, May 31, 2020.

DeErick attended Lee and Wake County Schools where he played basketball. He was a graduate of Lee County Senior High School. He was a jokester who loved to play cards and keep you laughing. Dee had a great love for his family and friends, especially his children. His children were the love of

his life, as he was a proud father. In his earlier years, DeErick was a member of Mt. Carmel Pentecostal Holiness Church under the leadership of Bishop Julia Harris - where he participated in the youth department. Later, he moved his membership to Touch of the Master Hand Ministries under the leadership of Apostle Juliet Everette.

DeErick was preceded in death by his eldest brother, Derrick Williams Jr.; sister, Precious Angel Williams and grandfather, Anthony Whoie.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories: two children, Aiden Isaiah Williams and Ivy Dior Williams (mother, Quotisha Womack) of Sanford, NC; parents, Samantha Whoie of Raleigh, NC and Derrick Williams Sr. (Cheriss) of Sanford, NC; godparents, David and Robin McClurkin of Broadway, NC; grandparents, Vincent McLeod of Sanford, NC, Myra Brown of Raleigh, NC, William Everette of Sanford, NC, Apostle Juliet Everette of Apex, NC, Patricia DeFerrari (Marcellus) of Washington, DC; great-grand father, Rev. Erza Person of Sanford, NC; sisters, Patrina Bethea, Kaniya Alston, Chytrice Upchurch, Karma Williams all of Sanford, NC; brothers, Dominique Williams, Shaddius Upchurch, Saveon Taylor, and Delontae Williams all of Sanford, NC; aunts, Thalia Person of Raleigh, NC, Tonya McIver (Darrell) of Sanford, NC, Miranda Stanley Jones (Gary) of Knight-dale, NC; uncles, Malcolm Williams of Sanford, NC, Tony Williams of Zebulon, NC, Omar Williams of Clayton, NC; great aunts, Deborah Guion (Ronald) of Fuquay Varina, NC, Sandra Young of Washington, DC, Gwen McLeod, and Beverly McLeod both of Sanford, NC and Lisa Fumes of New Jersey; great uncles, Lindell McLeod (Dewey) of Sanford, NC, Donald McLeod (Carolyn) of Fayetteville, NC, and Desi Gill (Diane) of Broadway, NC; nephews, Brayden Williams, Bryson Williams, Shaddius Upchurch Jr., Josiah Miles and Zayden Harris all of Sanford, NC and Braxton Wright of Greensboro, NC; nieces, Aubrey Williams, and Zanaira Harris both of Sanford, NC and Alana Cummings of Greensboro, NC; god-sisters, Shemika Johnson (Donnie), Tonya McQueen, Tiera McQueen, Monica Johnston, all of Sanford and Velvet Martin (Cornelius) of Greenville, NC; god-brothers, Anthony Bethea, Durrell Minter, Brandon McClurkin all of Sanford, NC and Ricky Bennett of Charlotte, NC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Dee, your captivating smile will forever be etched in our hearts. As we close

this chapter, your unconditional love will live on through your children and

the memories shared.

You will Forever Be in Our Hearts. #LLD #LLBAGG$