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Mr. Emory James Williams
Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home Inc.
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Staff Report
Updated: Dec 28, 2013, 2:04 PM
Published: Dec 28, 2013, 2:05 PM

Remembering

Mr. Emory James Williams

 

July 15, 1936~December 21, 2013

 

Saturday, December 28, 2013

2:00 p.m.

Lester Lackey & Sons Chapel

1163 Reynolds Street

Covington, Georgia 30014

Reginald Johnson, Memorial Discourse

Assisted By Others

 

                                                                                 Obituary
                             
     Mr. Emory James Williams was born July 15, 1936 in Rutledge, Georgia to the late Mr. & Mrs. Samuel D. (Clarence) Williams.

     After a long illness, Emory fell asleep in death on Saturday, December 21, 2013.

     He leaves to cherish his memory, four sisters; Mr. & Mrs. Jack (Alice) Daniel, Decatur, Georgia, Mr. & Mrs. James (Marie) Johnson, Ellenwood, Georgia, Mr. & Mrs. Charles (Leila) Frazier, Lithonia, Georgia, and Mr. & Mrs. Toney (Donna) Blalock, Lithonia, Georgia, three brothers; Mr. & Mrs. Felton (Madeline) Williams, Lawton, Oklahoma,  Mr. & Mrs. Roy (Leslie) Williams, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Mr. & Mrs. Larry (Cathy) Williams, Porterdale, Georgia, two sisters-in-law; Mrs. Amanda Moore and Mrs. Pauline Williams and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

Interment

Union Springs Church Cemetery

Old Mill Road

Rutledge, Georgia

Acknowledgements
We sincerely appreciate the love and kindness shown to us. Thank you for all your many prayers. May Jehovah bless each and every one of you.

Thanks to Crossroads Hospice and Manor Care Rehab Center for the excellent care given to Emory. Special Thanks to Paulette and Janice for the loving care they provided.

       The Family

 

 
Obituary: Otis Daniel Criswell
Otis Daniel Criswell
Published: Apr 4, 2025, 7:06 PM

Otis Daniel Criswell, age 72, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on February 26, 1953, in Athens, Georgia to Melvin Daniel (Coach) Criswell and Veeda Claire Kirkland. 

A proud graduate of Newton County high school, class of 1971. Otis went on to join the army National Guard, serving 6 years. He dedicated 30+ years of his career as a senior Claims representative for George Farm Bureau.

Beyond his professional life, Otis was a passionate University of Georgia football fan. During football season, he could always be found on the deck grilling with family and friends with at least two TVs playing the game. He also loved traveling with his family for martial arts tournaments across the country and cherished time spent relaxing on the beach.

Otis is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Daniel (Coach) Criswell, Veeda Claire Kirkland and brother, Duane Criswell.

Left to cherish his memory or his children, Jamie (Tony) Pascale Loganville, Georgia, Brian (Carlie) Criswell of Barnesville, Georgia, and Matt Criswell of Covington Georgia; Grandchildren: Kayla and Emma; sister, Donna Criswell Hiett; brother, Dallas (Robin) Criswell; nieces and nephews, Michael, Kimberly, Kevin, Brandon, Preston, and Destiny. 

Otis will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His memory will live on through the many lives he touched. A celebration of Otis ‘s life will be held at Faith Tabernacle Church. 631 Ralph Rd - Conyers, Georgia 30094 on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:00 pm.