Mr. Irving Zack Williams transitioned from his earthly home on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina.  Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 350 Mt. Herman Church Road, Ruffin, North Carolina.  Public viewing will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the McLaurin Memorial Chapel from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Born on June 27, 1964, in Reidsville, North Carolina, to Mattie Sue Williams and the late Rev. James Willie Williams, Irving was the second born of three children.  He attended Rockingham County Senior High School, Wentworth, North Carolina.  Irving was a member of the Mt Herman Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the Men's Choir.  His favorite song was "I Got Jesus."

Irving's favorite hobbies were playing cards and fishing.  He was an avid wrestling fan, and his favorite wrestler was "The Undertaker."  He also loved watching Sanford and Son.  He had a great sense of humor and loved making others laugh. The song that made him laugh the most was "The Fat Boys are Back!" And, he had a nickname for everyone.  He also had an extraordinary place in his heart for Princess, his loving pet dog, and two cats.  Everyone who knew Irving knows that he loved life and was determined not to be hindered by physical limitations.  He did what he wanted to do, when he wanted to do it. That was his strength!  Irving was exceptionally blessed and met the challenges of life head-on and without fear.  Born on June 27, 1964, he departed this life on June 27, 2021.

In addition to his loving father, he was preceded in death by:  his grandmother, LouDella Williams; grandparents, Rev Harry and Mary Bosley; and aunt, Anita Williams.

He leaves to cherish precious memories:  his mother, Mattie Sue Williams, of Pelham, NC; siblings, James Williams, Jr., of Pelham, NC and Mary Smith, of Antioch, CA.; his children, Tramane Stephens, of Pelham, NC, and Brittany Alverson and John ­­­Alverson, both of Reidsville, NC; nieces, Brittany Williams and Teila Moorer; nephew, James R. Williams and Keenan Allen.; his aunts and uncles, John and Shirley Coates, Preston and Carla Williams, and Thomas Williams; grandchildren, Bella Jones, Zoey Quenberg,  Za'moria Warf, Zylen Alverson, Zuri Alverson, Raleigh Davis, Aiden Davis, Namya Davis, and Aniyah Davis; his first cousins, Teresa Easterling, Maurice Williams, Keith Williams, Harry Bosley, Cynthia Coates, Vernon Coates, Derek Coates, Alvis Coates, Wanetta Willaims, Darryl Williams, Sonia Williams, Rachel Williams, John Williams, Valerie Williams, and Lisa Williams; great-nieces and nephews, Tyquan Graves, Eliza Parri' Onnah  Williams, William Britt, Jr., Sasha Williams-Grady, Lamar Willams, Trinity Moorer, and Taliyah Moorer;  and a host other relatives and dear friends.

Like a faithful friend, Irving brought laughter, humor, and joy to those he met.  He was generous and would give to those in need, even when it caused him hardship.  He had a genuine heart and will be deeply missed.

Ashton and Yolanda McLaurin and the staff of the McLaurin Funeral Home are serving the family. Covid-19 precautions will be followed with social distancing, masks and sanitizing required.

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