Januie A. Williams, 57, of Rockford , Illinois, died peacefully on August 15, 2019 in Rockford. He was born on January 8, 1962 in Belvidere, Illinois to Harold and Ethel (Thronuton) Williams. Januie was a graduate of Belvidere High school and became a machinist working over twenty years in his field. Januie loved fishing and tennis. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and loved family gatherings. He was a huge Chicago Bears fan!

Januie will be dearly missed by his children, Jason Williams, Sarah Williams and Justin (Arbriana) Williams; sisters, Barbara (Michael) Webster, Dorothy Nwaoha, Direse Goodwin, Glendalen (Ernest) Wanda Buchanan and Tenecia Williams; brothers, Duke Williams, Ranual Williams, Zakeron Williams and Nattanld Williams; grandchildren, Payton Calvert, Jacquelin Hanson, Aniyah Williams and Alayah Williams. Other survivors include mother of his children, Patricia.

He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Williams; brother, Oliver Williams; and sister, Fillesha Williams.