Wayne Richard Williams

Yulee- Mr. Wayne Richard Williams, 74 of Yulee, passed away Monday (September 23, 2024) at Community Hospice Jane and Bill Warner Center in Fernandina Beach, FL. following an extended illness.

Born and raised in Fernandina Beach, FL., he was preceded in death by his parents Rufus Williams and Lily Mae Conwell Williams; his wife, Janice Douberly Williams; four brothers, Olvan Williams, Larry Williams, James Williams and David Williams; and five sisters, Lou Douberly, Betty Jones, Mattie McCormick, Gracie Lane and Brenda Sue Barnes.

Wayne enjoyed watching the 700 Club on CBN, hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and anything outdoors. He loved spending time with his family, he worked 25 + years with the Nassau County School Board and loved interacting with the children.

Survivors include his two daughters Alisha Rose Moore of Fernandina Beach, FL. and Stephanie Marie Babb of St. Mary’s, GA.; 7 grandchildren, Jordan “Papa’s Lil Man” Williams, C.J. “Papa’s Lil Sport”, Hannah “Papa’s Sweet Rose” Moore, Kori Babb, Nathanial Babb, Levi Johnson and Wayne Johnson. Also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will held Saturday (September 28, 2024) from 10AM-11AM at Frye Funeral Home.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday (September 28, 2024) at 11AM at the Chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck Allen officiating. 

Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Buckley Conwell, Jordan Williams, Ricky Raleigh, Jason Lombard, Daren Lombard and Adam Spivey.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.