Jermaine E. Williams I, age 47, of Quincy, died on Monday, November 2, 2020 in his home. Jermaine was born on May 6, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois to Edward and Delores (Jackson) Williams. He was previously married to Julia M. (Brooks) Williams and she survives.

Jermaine was employed as a cook for various restaurants around the Quincy area and most recently for Buffalo Wild Wings. Jermaine enjoyed listening to music, watching television, cooking and cherished the time spent with his family. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father.

In addition to Julia, Jermaine is survived by his three children, Jermaine E. Williams II of Quincy, Jayde Brooks of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, and Jayanna Williams of Quincy; his siblings La-Junua Fraction and Quentin Jackson both of Chicago, Illinois; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

Jermaine was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has been accorded to Jermaine and no formal services are planned for him at this time. Arrangements are in the care of the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. www.dukerandhaugh.com

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Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I’ve found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life’s been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch,

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.