Johnny Lee Williams

Johnny Lee Williams received his wings at the age of 68 on February 14, 2025.

Johnny was born February 12, 1957, in Yazoo City, Mississippi to Johnny Lee Williams, Sr. and Minnie B. Ward. He was raised on the south side of Chicago with the odds against him… as he grew from boy to man, he met his eternal soulmate, Luethel and began their journey together that lasted 50+ years into the afterlife. Johnny was a protector, provider, and big advocator of education. He was a part of the Strangers of the Night Social Club Chapter, known as Doctor Love, sweethearts to the Russian Roulette Bad Girls Social Club. Johnny/Doc/DO enjoyed card games, football, poker, and the casino. He was also an avid chess player. Anything that enhanced the mind, he was for it. He was a man of few but mighty words but you could sense his aura whenever he walked through a room. He was a leader that influenced many on what a man, a father, and a husband should look like. He was very family oriented. Any event that came up he was front and center. For the betterment of his family, Johnny and Luethel decided to continue their journey in Des Moines, Iowa in the early 90s. Johnny traveled the world as owner and operator of his own rig for close to two decades. Johnny will forever be a superhero to his family, executing fatherhood and grandfatherhood, setting examples for his family, leading with structure, love and understanding. All things he self-taught and he was determined to break generational curses. Johnny will be forever loved, respected, and honored. Johnny’s last days were spent surrounded in love by his children and grandchildren, celebrating what would be his last birthday. He enjoyed and indulged a lot with his cake and ice cream. He fought hard and he loved even harder.

He is survived by his wife of 50+ years, Luethel Copeland-Williams; Children, Gisha Williams (Sean), Kenyarta Williams, Keyanna Williams (Michall), Nalgeree Williams (Troy), Ocheanna Williams, John Williams, Darius “Antron” Paige, Walter Cortez; Honorary God Sons, Phillip, Sergio; Grandkids, Timmesha, Corshala, Dajean, Quanya, Saleira, Keyauzjhae, Lonn’Tiay, Keyonn’Tae, Devionn’Tae, Tahira, Javion, Jakari, Lonnie Jr, Alejandro “Alex”, Kesean “Eric”, Jaythan; Honorary Grandkid, Temitria “Mita”; Great-GrandKids, Asahd, Asyis, Lonnie Jr., Londyn-Rose, Legend; Siblings, Glinda Ann Hill (Roy), Diane Wilson, Ruthie Carter, Eunice Williams, Gracie Wilson, Notre Wilson; Honorary Brothers, Bobby Batton, Robert Batton; as well as a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other extended family, and many friends.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Sr. and Minnie Williams; son, Nujee “Lil Johnny” Williams; grandchild, Nujaray Williams; and sister, Florinda Wilson.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Capitol Hill Christian Church, 3322 E 25th Street, Des Moines, IA. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m. and will be followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Johnny.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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