LaNorris B. Williams

March 23, 1982 - December 9, 2021

Lanorris Benard Williams (Lucky) was born on March 23, 1982, to Ms. Sarah Thomas Lester and Mr. Nathaniel Williams. On Thursday, December 9, 2021, he departed his earthly home to be with the Lord. He accepted Christ and joined Greater Rising Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Byron L. Broussard and Associate Pastor Bernice King. Lanorris was a caring person who never met a stranger. He was a friend to the friendless, kind, and compassionate; he had a heart of gold. He was quick on his feet, and a master at embellishing the truth. He was fortunate to have the type of charisma that drew people. His gift of Gabb, sassy talk, and snap-back comments forced him to become skilled at finding his way out of the most precarious situations, hence the name “Lucky.” Lanorris loved to laugh and have fun with family and friends. He kept people rolling in laughter because he could find humor in the most mundane life circumstances. He liked good music, playing cards and dominos. He had a passionate love affair with food, ice cream, tacos, lasagna, and anything dipped in chocolate. He took pride in showing off his wrestling physique. He was a die-hard Falcons fan who never lost hope for a win. Lanorris was fortunate to have been a part of a nuclear family. He is survived by his longtime friend and companion Danielle; his only daughter Rihanna Williams, who inherited his fun-loving spirit and blockbuster smile; his birth mother, Sarah, and grandmother Barbara; loving parents, Melvin Cooper and Betty Cooper; siblings, Kirk, Leonard, Malcolm, Nathaniel, Melvin, and Shykeria.  He was crazy about his aunt Erlean, and a cowardly-looking dog named Bailey. He leaves a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends, and family that will miss him dearly. All family members, friends, and well-wishers are required to wear face masks and follow CDC social distancing guidelines to attend all services.