Ervin Harold Williams Jr.

FELTON - Ervin Harold Williams Jr., departed this life on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Bayhealth Medical Center, Dover. He was born in Milford Jan. 7, 1957 to Rev. Ervin H. Williams Sr., and Mrs. Alice Williams. Ervin was a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, where he was a member of the High School band and played football. He was a graduate of Delaware Technical and Community College, Georgetown, where he received a degree in Computer Technology and Micro Computer Studies. Working on computers afforded him the opportunity to help people and to share his faith. He loved traveling, football and music, but cooking was his best expression of self. At the time of his death, Ervin was contracted by Sullivan Cogliano as a Dispatch Engineer. He was previously employed by Accretive Commerce/The Experts in Bridgeville, and with United Parcel Service based in Harrington, for 11 years. His passion was his work with computers, as evidenced by his work as a self employed Information Technology Contractor and System Administrator. Ervin was joined in Holy Matrimony with the former Camilla M. Burris on Feb. 14, 2004, with whom he enjoyed sharing life; serving God's church was their particular joy. He was a member of Prospect A.M.E. Church in Georgetown, where he served as a Trustee, Steward, Church School Superintendent, Church School Teacher, and member of the Senior Choir. He also had a special love for, and faithfully attended, St. James Union A.M.E. Church in Frederica, where his father formerly pastored for 15 years. While attending St. James Union A.M.E. Church, he assisted his wife in coordinating the 2008 Vacation Bible School and Church School. He also sang with the male choir. He was an avid history buff with a great knowledge of AME History, especially regarding the histories of Prospect and St. James Union A.M.E. Churches. Ervin leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife, Camilla M. Williams; stepson, Justin A. Burris, Fort Campbell, Ky.; stepdaughter, Orlandra B. Burris, Felton; parents, Rev. and Mrs. Ervin H. Williams Sr., Georgetown; brothers, Elder Richard Morris (Evangelist Sherleena), Salisbury, Md., and Mervin Williams (Vanessa), Georgetown; brothers-in-law, Calvin Burris and Lauren Burris, Felton, Bryant Burris, Tenn., and Stanley Burris (Mary), Williamsburg, Va.; sisters-in-law, Sheila Moore, and Catherine Bynum, Felton, and Shirley Burris, of Dover; aunts, Mabel Hamilton, Baltimore, Md., Mary Lee Williams, Mary Phillips, Irene Williams, and Rev. Marcella Wilson-Williams, Georgetown; one niece, Vanessa Duncan (Michael), Salisbury, Md.; one nephew/godson, Jaivon Williams, Georgetown, DE; godson, James Jenkins, Millsboro; his great-nephews, Travis, Tyler, Ryan and Michael Jr., Salisbury, Md.; grandmother-in-law, Thelma E. Dixon, Milford; and a host of uncles and aunts in-laws, cousins, and friends. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 at Mt. Zion AME Church in Ellendale. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion AME Church in Ellendale, where friends may view one hour prior. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover.