HERCULES WILLIAMS,  JR,  son  of Hercules Sr.  and  Esther Williams, was born on October 13,1943. He departed this life peacefully on September 3, 2024, after a brief illness.
Hercules was affectionately known as "Junior" by his siblings and  "Herk" by  family  and  friends.  He was educated  in  the Baltimore City  Public School system and  received  his Bachelor's in  Criminal Justice from Coppin  State College during  his time in  the "army".  He was an  avid  learner and storyteller with  a great sense of humor.  He was a true Renaissance man—great at sports,  artistry,  photography,  and cooking. Boy, could he make some good fried potatoes and a mean pot of great northern beans!
Hercules loved  spending  time with  his friends and  family— from comedy  shows and  concerts to  family  gatherings and parties, he was always the life of the party and ever so dapper! Hercules was sure to be dressed from head to toe!!
Being raised in a Christian home, Herk accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at a young  age at Providence Baptist Church. He later became a member of Southern Baptist Church and remained active until his health began to fail him. At that time,  his longtime friend  Deacon  Bernard,  ensured Hercules continued to receive communion.
Hercules was preceded  in  death  by  his wife,  Edna Mae Williams; daughters, Senetha Williams and Delervie "DeeDee" Johnson; grandson,  Maurice B.  Johnson-Bey; sisters,  Joyce Smith,  Sonia Henson,  Yvonne Spellman  and  brother,  Leon Stanley.
Hercules leaves behind to mourn, his daughter, Melissa Berry; grandson,  Demetrio  "Meo" McCullough; granddaughter, Lyshay  Gorham; great-granddaughter,  Ziyan  McCullough; sisters, Brenda Fowler and Esther Blow and a host of family and friends.  He also  leaves to  mourn  his cherished  friends,  who were more Eke brothers - Billy Plumber and Bobby Jones who remained his loyal confidant until his last days.