Joseph Rodney Williams, Jr. was born to the late Joseph Rodney Williams, Sr. and Emily Norman Williams, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Joseph was called home to the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at the age of 73. He was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System and graduated from Booker T. Washington Senior High School. A former employee of Nicholls Limousine Service, Smoothie King Arena, NRG Stadium, L&R Security and Elliott Security. He leaves to cherish his memories, three daughters Gisele Williams, J.Mil Jackson, and Sherrell Gabriel, along with a bonus daughter Kimberly Gabriel, two sons, Joseph Gabriel and Roderick Gabriel, five grandchildren Nigel, Bernal, Na"Shana Reed, Kevin Jackson, Ja'Len Jackson, Andriea Jones, along with a bonus grandson Keilon James, one sister Rhymi Williams Grant, niece Iesha Grant, nephew Thomas Grant,III, and one great-nephew Alericq Valentine, companion Debra Williams. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Emily Williams. Survived by a host of cousins, family, and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life on Monday, September 16, 2019, at Charbonnet Labat Funeral Home (in the Chapel of Roses) 1615 St. Philip St. New Orleans, LA 70116 at 10:00 AM. Visitation begins at 8:00 AM. Officiant Marvin Keelen. Interment McDonoughville Cemetery, Gretna, LA. 70053.