Deacon Melvin Dorsey Williams, 80, of Richmond departed this life on December 18, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Williams; daughter, Carol Knight (Michael); two grandchildren, Tyrell and Sharell Knignt; two sisters, Louise Currin (Osbin) and Barbara Allen (Leon); brother, Robert L. Williams; god-daughter, Jamet Jackson (Larry); and a host of other relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held 1 - 8 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Wilson & Associates'- East Chapel, 5008 Nine Mile Rd., where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2019.

Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

The family has entrusted final arrangements to Wilson & Associates -East Chapel, 5008 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA.