Lonnie Williams, Jr. 54

Lonnie Russell Williams, Jr., 54, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at Ohio State University Hospital. Born June 27, 1958, in Columbus, a son of Norma Brown Williams of Longview, Texas and the late Lonnie Russell Williams, Sr., he was a 1976 graduate of Minford High School, was a Lab Technician for OSCO and worked at Lawn Lords for years.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, Brian Williams of Portsmouth; one sister, Mary Ann Moore of Huron; seven nieces and nephews including Amanda Martin of Dubuque, Iowa and Bryse Williams of Portsmouth; four aunts, Sandy Tozer, Bonnie Holloway, Sue Yurosko, Rita Gahm; two uncles, Marvin Williams, Vernon Williams, three step-children, Ryan Evans, Eric Evans and Amy Ratliff, and his step-grandmother, Edna Brown of Minford. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, David Lee Williams.

Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford.