Robert Chester Williams

Robert Chester Williams was born November 19, 1944 to the late Robert Thomas Williams and Mary Bell Byrd Williams in Robeson County North Carolina.   He was called home on Thursday August 27th at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia North Carolina.

He was educated in the Robeson County schools until he left to work to help support his family. He met the love of his life and married Linda Rose Powell and to this union Robert Lamont Williams (Peroni) was born. The newlyweds migrated to Queens New York and eventually settled in Brooklyn. This is where they welcomed the birth of their second child Darryle Williams (Dubbacubby).

Robert worked for Meineke and a Mattress manufacturing warehouse until he returned to North Carolina. While in Robeson County, North Carolina he worked in farming and in the Agricultural industry until his retirement. During his retirement, his son Darryle relocated him to Charlotte, North Carolina. Robert enjoyed living in Charlotte with his family. He enjoyed riding his electric wheel chair in the neighborhood visiting with his friends.

He leaves to mourn his wife Linda Rose Williams, two sons Robert Lamont (Peroni) of Bronx, New York, and Beloved son Darryle Williams Jones (AJ ) of Charlotte North Carolina. Two grandsons Justin Battle Williams and Delvon Battle Williams. Great grandson beloved D.J. who was the apple of his eye and who he affectionately referred to as “Worm”. Great granddaughter Nubia Battle Williams who he affectionately referred to as “Mamasita”.  Three brothers Jerry Williams of Fairmont, Morris Williams of George Town South Carolina, Leon Williams of Raleigh North Carolina. Two sisters Rena Wilkerson (Thomas) of Willingboro, New Jersey and Cynthia Bellamy of Orrum, North Carolina. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  

Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Robert will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 5:45 p.m. at Benson Funeral & Cremation Services, Mt. Holly with Pastor Sherman Branch officiating.