Lawrence L. Williams

Lawrence Lee Williams, 76, affectionately known as Suga Baby, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Sunday, September 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 January 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 travelled 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, September 28, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at Mt Pisgah FWB Church in New Madrid, Missouri with Bishop Raymond Captville officiating. Interment will be Monday, September 30, 2024 at 12:00 noon at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with full military honors. The Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.