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Lawrence Williams
SIKESTON — Lawrence Lee Williams, 76, affectionately known as Suga Baby, resident of Sikeston, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at his home in Sikeston. He was born April 3, 1948, in New Madrid, Missouri, to the late Fritz Marbley and Edna Earl Coleman Williams.
On Jan. 17, 1970, he was united in marriage to the beautiful Syletta Gipson in Sikeston. Six children were born into their union, four girls and two boys. They were soulmates that traveled through life together for many years. As he would say, “I’m the head; she’s the neck. The head cannot turn without the neck.” The love that they shared was special.
In addition to his wife and children, he leaves to cherish his precious memories his six sisters, 22 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Friends may call Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at 11 a.m. until the funeral hour of noon at Mount Pisgah FWB Church in New Madrid with Bishop Raymond Captville officiating.
Interment will be Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 at noon at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri, with full military honors.
The Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.