Lance Guy Williams, age 57, passed away on January 17, 2026, at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center.

Born on May 26, 1968, in New York City, Lance lived a life full of laughter, personality, and deep love for his family. He enjoyed the club social life, with The Horseman being his favorite place to unwind and connect with friends. Lance loved to joke and had a natural ability to make people laugh wherever he went.

A diehard Dallas Cowboys fan, Lance proudly supported his team and never missed a chance to talk football. He deeply loved his mother and often spoke about how "fly" she was, a reflection of the admiration and affection he had for her.

Lance shared a special yet close bond with his father, Wayne Parham, who was also his best friend. He could say his father's name—Wayne—like no one else could, a small but meaningful detail that spoke volumes about their connection. He loved his sisters dearly, Raushanah, cherishing her cooking and the family events she hosted, and Sharaye Williams, who held a special place in his heart.

Lance was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gladys Hill; his sister, Roslyn Jarratt; and his cousins, Shalaby Hill and William Parham, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Robyn Woods (John); his father, Wayne Parham (Kathy); his loving and devoted son, Markell Williams; his devoted sisters, Raushanah Franklin (Shawn) and Sharaye Williams; his brothers, John L. Woods, Jr. and Michael A. Woods; the mother of his only son, Markita Sams; his companion of 16 years, Katrina Barnes; and his cherished grandchildren, Mytrel Williams, Braylen Smithson, and Lei'lani Lopez Williams.

He is also lovingly remembered by his aunts, Verdie Cook (Ted), Joy Taylor (James), Mae Alice Woods, Tyra Kim Williams, and Esterlene Parham; his uncles, William Parham, Windell Parham, and Thomas Parham; his nieces, Paris Williams, Jackson Williams, Robin Williams, Jasmin Williams, Woody Alexandria Woods, Adriana Woods, Najwa Parham, Yaminah Parham, Khadijah Lewis and Tatyana Smith; and his nephews, Aaron Williams,Tyrell Lewis,Gorman Jarratt, and Nasir Edmonds.

Lance is further remembered by his devoted friends, Milton Edmonds, Wayne Edmonds, Wayne Coleman, John Hudson, James Tucker, Donnell Reese, LaShawn Scott, Jonny Seymour, Laverne Bailey, George Pitt, Curtis Moaning and all his Brenco Co-Workers in which he was employed with for 36 years as an machine operator.

Lance will be remembered for his humor, loyalty, love for family, and the joy he brought into so many lives. His memory will live on through every shared laugh, story, and cherished moment.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, January 31, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911 , www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/5694058?fl=so&fe=fs