He leaves to cherish his memories to his wife, Joyce A. Williams of Columbus, MS; one son, Exzell Williams Jr., of Columbus, MS; three daughters: Carolyn West of Starkville, MS; Lavone Williams Cockrell and Victoria Williams Johnson both of Columbus, MS; one sister, Nesia Foote of Columbus, MS; two brothers: Marcellus McCrary of Las Cruces, NM and Larry McCrary of Atlanta, GA; his grandchildren, great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.