Jamal Ryan Williams gained his wings, and heaven welcomed him with open arms on September 28, 2024, at the age of 34.

 He was a proud graduate of Destrehan High School, Class of 2008. Jamal spent much of his life working in retail management, where his leadership and great personality shined.

He was a devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin, partner, and friend to a large and loving village. Jamal leaves to cherish his memory his life partner, Dishon Marchand; his father, Jeffery Williams, and his father's wife, Lynn Williams; his mother, Gay Williams; his maternal grandparents, Dessie, and Elliot Brown; his sisters, Tiffanie Stewart, Ashley Williams, and Amiee Williams: his stepsiblings, Tiffany Robinson, Brandi Baham (Corey), and Ashley Richard; his nephews and nieces, Ava Williams, AvenStewart, Brandon Hall Jr., Brennan Robinson, Milan and Corey Baham, Addison, and Aceson Lee.  Jamal is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

Jamal was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, August, and Maxine Williams; his aunts, Jean Brown, and Jennifer Adams; and his cousin, Dustin Adams.

Relatives and friends, Pastors, Officers, and Members of Fifth African Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service at 11:00am on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Fifth African Baptist Church, 174 Fourth St., St. Rose, LA 70087. Rev. Gerald L. Vinnett, Sr., Pastor-Officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am until time of service. Interment Jefferson Memorial Gardens, 11316 River Road, St. Rose, LA 70087. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Patrick H. Sanders Funeral Home & Funeral Directors, Inc., 605 Main Street, LaPlace, LA 70068. 985-359-1919. “Providing Care & Comfort is Our Highest Mission.”