Jesse B. Williams aka "Black Diamond" passed away Sunday July 23, 2017 at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene, Funeral Services will be held Wednesday August 2, 2017 at 1pm at Valley View Baptist Church, with burial to follow at the Abilene City Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday at Valley View Baptist Church from 6-8pm. Jesse B. was born October 2, 1939 to Emmitt Lee and Lillian Williams in Madisonville, TX. He was the 2nd of 11 children. The family moved from Madisonville to Abilene while he was very young. There he attended both Woodson Schools. He was employed by Martin Sprocket and Gear until he retired in the early 2000's. He was a avid Landscaper to which he kept a beautiful yard to show for. He married Birdie Jones in 1978 and to that union a Son Jessie Jr. was born and raised along with his other brothers Carl Robinson, Daryl Jones, sisters: Vicki Jones, Teresa Jones, Mary Jones and Camile Fields. A lover of fashion and music, he was the laughter of any party, young and old. He is survived by his mother Lillian Williams, and three children, Dennis Francis of Arlington Eva Nell Coffield of Grand Prairie, and Jesse Jr. (Paula)Williams of Abilene. 2 brothers; Milan Bill Williams Sr. (Altus) of Grand Prairie, Donald Williams of Fort Worth, 3 sisters; Lillian Nell Tate of Baltimore MD, Thelma Webber and Carla Elamin both of Abilene TX. He was preceded in death by father Emmitt Sr., brother Emmitt Jr. and 2 sisters Ida Bell and Beatrice McDow, also brothers Verlie Williams, and EL Williams. The family would like to Thank Hendrick Hospice Care, Dr. Vaga, and Dr. Watts, for the love and care they provided for our beloved Jesse. Online condolences may be made at www.dovefuneralhome.net