Ernest Lee Williams age 72 of Low Gap, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Ernest was born in Bland, Virginia on January 4, 1948 to William Ernest and Ocie Stanley Williams. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a step-son Michael Beckner; his siblings Elizabeth Brown, Howard Williams, Albert Jr.  Williams, Hank Williams, Cecil Williams, Ricky Williams, Basil Williams and Bobby Williams.

Ernest loved the outdoors and was an avid coon hunter.

He is survived by his wife Jean Williams of Low Gap, North Carolina; step-children and spouses Jolena and Corey Kanode of Wytheville, Virginia; Jaysha and Jason Ellison of Princeton, West Virginia;  Kaylyn and Trevon Dednan of Missouri; sisters and brothers-in-law Linda and Larry Burton of Mt Airy, North Carolina; Charlotte and Paul Lawson of Ararat, Virginia; brothers Elmer Williams of Richmond, Virginia; Rodney Williams of Mt. Airy, North Carolina; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends Pastor Dud and Toni Spencer.

A graveside service will be held Sunday at 2:00 PM in the Woodlawn Cemetery with Pastor Dud Spencer officiating. There will be a drive thru visitation at the Woodlawn Cemetery Sunday from 1:00 PM until time for the funeral service.

Social distancing and mask will be required for those attending the graveside service.