Marlon Williams
June 11, 1959 - March 27, 2024
Obituary
Marlon Anthony Williams, 64, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, in Billings, Montana. He was born June 11, 1959, in Chicago Illinois to Carsie Grandberry and Loretha Garris Williams. He is the second child of 5 children and the only son.
Marlon grew up and attended grammar school on the west side of Chicago and he spent some summer family visits with his grandmother Annie in Mobile, Alabama. As a child Marlon enjoyed roller skating, shooting hoops, racing toy cars with his childhood best friend Chris, riding his bike, and Sunday evening drives with his Dad Jesse Palmer.
He was taught to defend himself & his sisters by his uncle Jackie Garris and at the age of 16, he was sent to live with his aunt Pauline Booth in Billings, Montana and he attended Senior High School.
Marlon was a hustler, enjoyed detailing cars, building bicycles, listening to music & a lifelong Chicago Bulls fan. He had worked as a landscaper, auto detail and as a general laborer.
Marlon was preceded in death by his mother, his dad(s), his sisters Rosezena, Rhonda, 1 child Kateri & best friend Vern. Marlon is survived by his sons, Marlon, Colton, Brandon, Jesse, Nate, Jordan & Caiden; his daughters, Brandy, Rhonda, Rosena & Chyna; his sisters, Brenetta & Hattie; the love of his life & best friend Jodi; grandkids, Justice, Karli, Ivy, Lou, Aariah, Aaries, Genesis, baby Marlon, Theresa, Qumani, Aspen, Bentley & Bandit; great grandkids, Justus & Dej'anelle; friends, Markie, Ray, Porky, Bryan, Tara, Manny, Dave & Chris. A big Thank You to Tara & Markie, Dialysis Center and all his friends & family.
Marlon had the gift of gab, he was the son, brother, dad, & friend you could always be around, he had so much to talk about & laugh with. He was knowledgeable about life & shared it with others & he did his best to pass along his knowledge to his kids. He may not have always shown it but he dearly loved all his kids, grandkids & family.
He will be forever remembered & missed by all who know him. If we have forgotten anyone, please forgive us in this time of mourning.
Funeral service is held at 1 pm Friday April 5th at Dahl's funeral home, followed by cremation.