Johnny D Williams

Mr. Johnny D. Williams, 84, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Wellstar in Augusta.  He was born January 8, 1941, in Swainsboro to the late Isma Williams and Eudelle Abney Williams.  Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Linda Ogletree and Barbara Mosley. 

He was in the United States Army for 4 years.  Johnny retired from USPS after 39 years of service.  He graduated from Emanuel County Junior College with an associate’s degree.  Johnny loved all sports, especially football.  He kept up with high school, college and NFL (have seen him with one on radio and one of TV at same time, many times).

 He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce G. Williams of Swainsboro; son, Darrell Williams (Tracy) of Swainsboro; daughter, Stacie Avery (Donald) of Swainsboro; grandchildren, Meagan Proctor, Josh Williams (Caitlin), Austin Proctor (Meryl), Caleb Avery, Jacob Avery; great-grandchildren, Audriana Williams, Holli Schoen, Baby Girl Proctor, Rig Proctor; family pet, Duke; several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral Services will be 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel with Reverend Greg Ely officiating, assisted by Reverend Jim Harrell.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. prior to service.

Interment will follow at Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum.

Pallbearers are Dock Claxton, Dale Ogletree, Bronson Bragdon, Tim Hood, Freddie Gillis and Chris Biggers.

Honorary pallbearers are Jim Warnock, Fred Braswell, Mike Tapley, Irvin Cox, Mickey Flanders, Jerry Lawson, Jimmy Cowart and Wayne Rountree.

Condolences may be expressed at www.durden-hudsonfuneraldirectors.com

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Johnny D. Williams, 84, of Swainsboro.

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