Adila A. Williams Obituary (1952

Adlia A. Williams passed away peacefully in His sleep, on December, 29, 2020 at Pruitt Health Care in Griffin. Adlia was born December 08, 1952 in Atlanta, GA, the son of the late Bennie Williams and late Mary A. Williams. He also preceded in by death by wife, Elaine-Scott James; brothers, Eddie Lee Williams, Charles Williams and Victor Williams; sister, Jennifer Miller; and daughter Angelicia James. Adlia was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist church. As a child and throughout His adolescence years his parents nurtured him in the Seventh-day Adventist Faith. He attended and was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High school of Atlanta, GA, {1970} He had a brief stay in the U.S. Navy, and later attended Morehouse College, where he studied architectural engineer and was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He was quietly known to be the jack of all trades and mastered them all. He worked well with his hands. He enjoyed an extensive career with Anning- Johnson Company, where He severed as a superintendent; who oversaw multiple constructions assignments including the oversight of the construction of the new wing addition to Hartsfield – Jackson Airport. He was an avid mechanic, portrait artist, could make your favorite dish from scratch and He never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him and most of all by those who love and survive him; wife, Wanda Williams; daughters, Dawn Pitts {Richard}, Lavetta James, Amanda James, Karesha Hossain and Shessary James; son, DeAdla James; nephews, Montez Williams and Kevin Grice, Eddie Williams, Jr and Joel Miller; nieces, Sumdai Johnson and Pheadra Williams host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and great-nieces and great-nephews and friends. Dearest husband, dad, uncle, grandfather go on a take your rest we all love you but God loves you best. Private graveside services will be conducted at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta. For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com.