Kenneth Chester Nathaniel Williams was born on March 10, 1956, in Suffolk. He was the second oldest of five children to Henderson Walter Williams Sr. and Theresa Q. Jones. Both parents preceded him in death.

Kenneth attended Suffolk Public Schools and graduated with honors. He also attended Morgan State University and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in commercial arts.

Kenneth was a faithful member of Providence Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday school superintendent.

Kenneth will be deeply missed by his brothers, Henderson Walter Williams Jr., Wayne Oscar Williams and Victor Warren Williams; sister, Paula Theresa Woodruff; niece, Davina; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held April 27 in Cleveland, Ohio.