Hosea JaKeem Williams

Hosea JaKeem Williams, affectionately known as Keemie, was born on June 24, 1993, in Statesboro, Georgia, to Mrs. Teresa V. Williams-Ross and the late Alfonza "Coot" Mikell. On August 21, 2025, Hosea was called home to be reunited with his father, Alfonza "Coot" Mikell; his grandmother, Annie Evans; his grandfather, Sonny J. Mikell, Sr.; and his great-grandfather, Hosea Williams, Sr.

As a child, Hosea began his early education in the Bulloch County School System before moving to Virginia and later Columbus, Ohio, where he earned his high school diploma. During this time, he was baptized and became a member of World Harvest Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio.

Hosea had a deep love for music. Pursuing his passion, he became an artist and entertainer under the name "Honcho Lou Blanco." He proudly released his first album while also working full-time at Advanced Aluminum as a machine operator and material handler.

Keemie loved his family unconditionally and had a way of brightening any room he entered. To know him was to love him. His memory and legacy will live on through those he leaves behind: his loving mother and stepfather, Teresa and Jessie Ross, Jr., of Auburndale, Florida; his stepfather, Nathaniel Tolbert, Sr., of Statesboro, Georgia; his two beloved children, Mila Renee Williams and LaMa'i Hilliard, both of Columbus, Ohio; and his devoted fiancee, Taylor Seymour of Auburndale, Florida.

He is also survived by his brothers: DeAlfonza Mikell of Salter, South Carolina; Nathaniel Tolbert, Jr. of San Francisco, California; Jesse Ross III of North Chicago, Illinois; and Nayden L. Tolbert of Statesboro, Georgia. His sisters: DeVona Hodge of Statesboro, Georgia; Honesti Tolbert and Majaila Tolbert of Statesboro, Georgia; Essence Ross of Little Rock, Arkansas; and Dajanor Ross and Heaven Ross of North Chicago, Illinois.

His grandparents, Hosea A. Williams of Auburndale, Florida; Annie R. Mikell, and Jenny Rembert both of Statesboro, GA; Rosie Burns North Chicago, IL and great-grandmother, Cora Williams of Statesboro, Georgia, also cherish his memory.

He is further survived by a host of aunts, including Angela (Rhonda) Williams, Startabia Williams, Charlene Nunnally, Tameka (LaShon) Roberts, Tywanda (Toddre) Thomas, and Tyquilla Rembert, all of Statesboro, Georgia; and Teyonna Young of Garner, North Carolina. His uncles: Sonny Mikell, Jr., Dontae Mikell, and Rico Mikell, all of Statesboro, Georgia; Chad (Kaylynn) Moore of Brunswick, Georgia; Willie (SaFron) Pipes and Marcus Bacon, both of Jacksonville, Florida. His cousin-sisters: Shoniqwua Howard and Angel Williams, along with many other loving relatives and friends, will continue to honor his life and memory.

A candlelight vigil will be held at 7:30 PM, on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the Grady Street Park.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM with the family to receive visitors from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Funeral services to honor the life and legacy of Hosea JaKeem Williams, will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Historical First African Baptist Church, 124 Bobby Donaldson Ave, Statesboro, GA 30458; Apostle Onesimus Howard, eulogist; Rev. Morris Stevens, presiding; Rev. James Byrd, pastor.

Burial will follow at Bulloch Memorial Gardens.

Matthew H. Lovett & Son's Funeral Home, LLC is in charge of final arrangements.

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