Earnest Fredrick Williams Jr. was born October 15, 1956 in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Rev. Earnest Frederick Williams and Billie Jean Hunt-Williams. 

Earnest was the eldest of three siblings. Those that loves him affectionately called him Ricky. He accepted Christ at an early age and loved God with all his heart.      Ricky attended St. Anthony Catholic School and graduated from Franklin D. Roosevelt High School. He enjoyed playing basketball and was a member of the varsity team. 

He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved his family.    After a brief illness, the Lord called Ricky from suffering to his heavenly home.    Ricky was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Earnest Frederick Williams and Billie Jean Hunt-Williams. 

He leaves to cherish his memory step-mother Shirley Williams, Bruce Williams his brother,Tara Dickson his sister, 

nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.    Yet we do not sorrow as those who have no hope, for we know that he walked by faith and not by sight.