Honor Norman Williams’ Passing

Senate Resolution No. 3325 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of Norman James Williams, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Norman James Williams of Brooklyn, New York, died on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the age of 70; and WHEREAS, Norman James Williams, who was born on March 30, 1950, in Charlestown, Guyana, South America, was the seventh child of Norman and Clarabel Williams; and WHEREAS, He attended Broad Street Government School, then Trinity Methodist School until the 6th Standard before enrolling at Chatham High School; and WHEREAS, Norman James Williams distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; and WHEREAS, Norman James Williams was employed for a several years at G.M.C.where he met the love of his life, Megnal Gentle; the couple married on August 17, 1985, and together they had one son, Dexter; he was also the father of Andre and Jermaine; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Norman and Clarabel Williams, Norman James Williams is survived by his wife, Megnal; sons, Andre, Jermaine and Dexter; seven grandchildren, Georgia, Brandon, Dretan, Naomie, Jayden, Kimmora and Jeremiah; sisters, Yvonne, Eileen, Lynette, Olivia and Jennifer; brothers, Lloyd, Warren, Raymond, Clement, Michael and Keith; sisters-in-law, Lena, Ingrid, Sylvena, Margaret, Patsy, Jennifer and Mercell; brothers-in-law, Lennox Gentle, Lennox Daly and Robert Bacchus; Uncle Marlon, Earl, Gail, Esan, Suzanne, Jennel Dillion, Errol, Roxanne, Lorraine, Marcia, Suzette, Dwayne and Yonette; best friend of the Patterson, Leslyn and Deryck Sam, Michael and Claudia Welch, Gordon Brown of Canada; and cousins, the Gentles of Low Wood, the Daysons and the Williams, Corine and Collette Dunson and Oswald Amanda; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Norman James Williams leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Norman James Williams, and to express its deepest condolences to his family; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Norman James Williams.