Anthony “AJ” Williams age 37, of Lexington, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

AJ was born on August 11, 1986 in Waynesboro, Virginia.

He was a member of Southland Christian Church in Lexington. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, cooking jerk wings and growing fig trees. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

AJ was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Bernard Cornelius Williams Sr. and maternal grandparents, Carolyn Artis and William Artis.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Angela Artis Williams of Nancy, Ky; father Dr. Bernard Cornelius Williams Jr. (stepmother, Shayla) of London, Ky; grandmother: Millicent Williams of Waynesboro, VA; brothers: Bernard C. Williams III (Nora) and Fredrick Williams all of Lexington, Ky; sister, Maria Williams of Lexington, Ky; nieces: Lily Williams, Mariyah and Myla; stepbrother, Cole Creech and stepsister, Emma King both of London, Ky; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 6 to 8pm at Victory Fellowship Church located at 1156 Oak Hill Road Somerset, Ky.

Visitation will continue on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9 to 10am with a funeral service to begin at 10am at the church with Pastor Mark Harrell and Pastor Chris Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeside Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be: Tyler Logsdon, Steven Sexton, Dustin Thrasher, Brett Faulkner, Kenneth New, Fredrick Williams and Bernard Williams III.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Project 58:10 P.O. Box 276 Somerset, Ky 42502.

Southern Oaks Funeral is entrusted with the arrangements for Anthony “AJ” Williams.