Illya Karosha Williams, son of C. T. Williams and the late Margaret Robinson Williams, was born August 1, 1970 in Mitchell County, Georgia.

He confessed Christ at an early age and united with Union Missionary Baptist Church.

He transitioned from his earthly life on Friday, December 7, 2012, at his residence.

He was preceded in death by a loving mother, Margaret Robinson Williams; a brother, Napolean Williams; a sister, Margaret Williams; a god-sister, Shana Hill; his maternal and paternal grandparents; three aunts; two uncles.

He leaves to remember his legacy a loving a caring father, C. T. Williams of Camilla, Georgia; a son, Illya Karosha Williams, Jr. of Camilla, Georgia; four daughters, Illyana Karisha Williams, Illyah Kenosha Williams, Takiayah Williams, Illnyah Williams of Camilla, Georgia; two sisters, Taneka Williams, Mattie Pearl Haynes of Camilla, Georgia; five brothers, Michael J. Williams, C. T. Williams, Jr., Dannell J. Williams, Michael Lewis, Jermaine Butler of Camilla, Georgia; one precious granddaughter, Sa'Riyah Jalyah Jones of Camilla, Georgia; two godsons, Cornellius Frazier, Demoriyai Frazier of Camilla, Georgia; eight aunts, Mary Ann Brown, Cassandra (Dennis) Worthy, Ethel Mae Robinson, Ruthie (Joe Lewis) Jones, Ruby M. Williams, Bessie L. Williams of Camilla, Georgia, Mary Dean (Willie Mack) Williams, Mary Lamons of Albany, Georgia; six uncles, Willie M. (Mary) Robinson of Baconton, Georgia, Otto Robinson, Konnie (Gloria) Robinson of Pelham, Georgia, Stacey (Linda) Golden of Camilla, Georgia, Abraham (Josephine) Robinson of Albany, Georgia, Nelson (Tahisha) Thompson of Chesapeake, Virginia; a loving and devoted friend, Tawanna Calhoun of Camilla, Georgia; a loving spiritual-mother, Ann Brown of Camilla, Georgia; four close friends, Stacey Smith, Todd West, Tony Brown, Stanley Williams; two close cousins that were like brothers, David Jermaine Robinson and Venterra Marshay Pollard; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service

The funeral service of Ilya Karosha "Tit" Williams, will be conducted Saturday, December 15, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., at Open Door Church of Praise, 7828 U. S. Highway 19, North, Camilla.  Dr. Joe R. Thomas, pastor.  Eulogy will be by Reverend James Turner.  Interment will follow in Oakview Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews.

Active pallbearers will be Derrick Dunlap, Willie Pollard, Vesco Robinson, Derrick Williams, Donterrius Williams, Keith Williams, Kim Williams, Napoleon Williams, Jr.

Public viewing will be Friday, December 14, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.