John Williams Obituary

Age - 69

September 9, 2023

Albuquerque, NM

John Lee Roy Williams, age 69, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, 1:00 p. m. at FRENCH-Lomas. He will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here. This service will be streamed and available to view online, To to the family, please

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