NASHVILLE - Joseph A. “Big Al” Williams, 68, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Social Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Isaac Fox officiating. Burial followed in the New St. John Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Kimberly Ann Williams of Rocky Mount; 2 sons, Harold D. Wilkins of Rocky Mount, and Frederick D. Williams of Spring Hope; 2 sisters, Susie Stroble of Richmond, VA, and Janice Williams; 5 brothers, Linwood Williams of Chesapeake, VA, Aaron Williams of Laurinburg, Willie Williams and Ricky Williams both of Nashville, John Williams of Rocky Mount; and 6 grandchildren.

Open visitation was held on September 19 from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home in Nashville.

Services entrusted to Richardson Funeral Home, Nashville.