Randolph Fitzroy Williams Dies at 85

Randolph Fitzroy Williams

Randolph Fitzroy Williams, commonly known as “Fitzroy Williams,” has died. He last resided at Ross Estate, St. Thomas. He was 85 years old.

He was born in Antigua where there is a beach for every day of the year. Sunrise 17th January 1939. His sunset was Tuesday, 18th June 2024.

He was preceded by death by his mother, Ethel Hackett of Nut Grove Village in Antigua; Nurse Agnes Joseph of Golden Grove Village; and son, Ricky Williams of Antigua.

He is the father of Delroy “Smiley” Williams, Randy Williams and Dr. Esther Williams. He was the grandfather to Kimelle-Lee Williams, Jamali Williams, Khafia Williams, Dr. Jelani Williams, Kiera Williams and Dakarai Hunte. He was great-grandfather to King Richards, Khassidy Richards and Khamry Richards.

His family includes the Hacketts and Martins of Antigua and St. Thomas, Agneta Bleu and family, and Veronica Henry of Antigua. There is a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. If your name was not called, it was not intentional.

On Wednesday, July 31, his funeral will be held at the Blyden Memorial Chapel at Turnbull’s Funeral Home. Viewing will be held from 9-10 a.m.  The homegoing service will commence at 10 a.m.  The burial will be at the Eastern Cemetery.

May his soul rest in eternal peace and rise in glory.