Perry, affectionately nicknamed, "Duke", was born on April 1, 1970, in Bartow, Florida, to Perry Bernard Williams, Sr. and Mary Ann Hill.

He enjoyed traveling around the world and experiencing different places. He loved football, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was his favorite team, and he was a true fan. He also enjoyed watching movies, listening to music, and just having a good time with family and friends. His childhood was spent in Ft. Meade, and Tampa, FL. Duke gave his life to Christ at a young age and was a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Ft. Meade, FL. He attended Hillsborough High School in Tampa, Fl, right after high school he started working in construction where he worked faithfully for more than 25 years. He loved traveling to different states to work in the construction field, it was his passion. If anyone asked where Duke was, he was out of town working. He really enjoyed his job. He always wanted to provide for himself and his family. He always wanted the best things in life. He loved to get dressed to impress that was his personality. He had a very loving and caring heart. Perry married the love of his life Dynel Daymond on October 27, 2012, for 10 years. Together they have one daughter, Daija Williams. As a union, they have a total of 8 wonderful children. Duke loved his children unconditionally. He enjoyed having family time, and would watch movies, play board games, cards and just have a good time together. Duke will be remembered for his loving and welcoming spirit. He spread his love no matter where he went, and he was loved by all.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Michelle Williams; niece, Jayla Bass, and grandparents, Otis Williams, and Mary Decir Burke.

He leaves precious memories with his wife, Dynel Daymond-Williams; children, Brandon, Amber, Shymorri, Paris, Perrisia, Pasha, and Daija Williams, Raesean Robinson, and Makaria Watson; grandchildren, Izahni Williams, BreAsia, Jordan, Jayden, and Jamari ; parents-in-law, David Daymond, Sr. and Alma Daymond; brothers, Derrian Williams (Tarshene), Lee Williams, Lacorey Williams, Leroy Edward Williams, and David Daymond, Jr (Lanaye); sisters, Tameka Evans (Elijah), Laquanza Thomas, Shycamry, Ebony, and Keeshonda Williams; aunts, Sandra Kay Hill, Linda Faye, Martha Ann Howard, Linda Gail Thompson, Barbara Rankine (Raphael), Annette Williams, Sharon Mcdonald, Marie Williams, Myrtis Williams, and Wynette Shipman; uncles, Larry Williams (Deborah), Alfred Williams, Michael Williams, Sherman Robinson, and Greg Nelson; nieces, Tay'nesha Harris, Treasure Williams, Queen Williams, Anesia Williams, and Alayziah Scottland; nephews, La Darius Williams, Terriyon Williams, Azarious Williams, Derrian Williams, Jr., Davion Daymond, and Ronald Tyson; cousins, Eric Williams, Sean Williams, Tymia Williams, Nikki Williams, Quenterro Perdue, Danny Hill, Jermaine Bass, Jessie Viverette, and Jaquan Viverette; lifelong friends, Ivan West, Christopher Pennington, Kevin Camp, Mark Berrien, Ernest Fipps, Andrew Bailey, and Michael Williams; and host of other loving relatives and friends.

Wake
Friday, May 19, 2023
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33610

Funeral Service
Saturday, May 20, 2023
2:00 PM
New Mount Zion MB Church
2511 E. Columbus
Tampa, FL 33605

Burial
Saturday, May 20, 2023
3:15 PM
Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery
4615 E. Hanna Ave.
Tampa, FL 33610