Samuel Berkley Williams, Jr.

Samuel Berkley “Sam Boy” Williams, Jr., 71, husband of Patricia “Patty” Bell Williams, passed away at his home in Exmore, VA, on Friday, August 8, 2025. Born November 5, 1953 in Nassawadox, VA and raised in Deep Creek, VA, he was the son of the late Samuel B. Williams, Sr. and Madeline Dryden Williams.

From the time he could pull a pot, Sam Boy was often out crabbing in the creek. He was never afraid of a hard day’s work and after retiring his waterman boots, Sam operated grass cutting business for several years. He was a longtime member of Bethel United Methodist Church, in Jamesville, VA, who loved the Lord, adored his family — both two and four-legged, and was always grateful for the simple things in life.

In addition to his wife of nearly 41 years, Sam is survived by his daughter, Patricia Louise Stevens of Salisbury, MD; sister, Sandra Lee Williams (Santiago) of Mappsville, VA; brother, Beverly Denston (Teresa) of Deep Creek; sister-in-law, Yvonne Denston of Melfa, VA; grandchildren, David “D.J” Porter, Jr. (Libby), Samantha Watkins, Jonathon Davis, Christopher Stevens (Olivia), and Jessica Stephens; great-grandchildren, Ian Watkins, Damien Stevens, and Eva Porter; and several nieces and nephews. Other than his parents, Sam was predeceased by his infant daughter, Samantha Williams and brother, Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Denston, Sr. 

Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of Williams-Onancock Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., with The Reverend Annette Austin officiating. Interment will follow in the Onancock Cemetery. There will be a visitation at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Contributions in Sam’s memory may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 224, Jamesville, VA 23398.

Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Samuel Berkley Williams, Jr., please visit our floral store.