Obituary for Antoine Williams
Antoine Joseph Williams was born on November 24, 1975 to the late Joann Walker and Starks (Billy)
McGlory. Antoine was a good-natured child; full of laughter, always ready for fun & games.
After his mom’s untimely passing at the age of 7, he was separated from his two siblings Toya and Timmy
with whom he remained close and constant throughout his life. However, in turn, he formed a tight bond
with his dad’s nieces and nephew the “First Four (FF)” (Moshe, Antoine, Jamila, and Marsharay). The Afri-
can proverb “it takes a village” exemplified Antoine’s upbringing, having been raised by his paternal Great-
Aunt Ernestine, Aunt Cellie and Aunt Linda. While living with his Aunt Linda, he formed lifelong bonds,
with his best friend Cakey and cousin Markey. They became inseparable, and often referred to themselves
as the “Three Amigos.” Also, during this time, his Aunt Cellie would take the FF crew on various trips
across the country. These trips expanded Antoine’s horizons beyond his current environment.
Antoine attended Proviso East High School, and enjoyed playing saxophone, Home Economics class, and
running cross country track. Antoine was a good student and graduated from the Gifted Program at
Proviso East High School in 1993, and later briefly attended Grambling State University.
During his young adult years, Antoine began going to house parties and teen clubs and developed a love
for dancing. From Flight Zone to The Factory, he enjoyed a good party. It was at this time, he was given
the nickname, “Perculator” by his Fulton brothers, as this was his favorite dance and song and no one
could do the Perculator better than Antoine. He identified with it so strongly, that he got a tattoo that
said “Perculator”.
He often joked about “these hands”, because he found he did well cooking and fixing things, often taking
different appliances & electronics apart. Antoine’s interest in cooking led to him attending and graduating
from the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago upon which he held various culinary jobs using
“these hands.”
Antoine sought financial independence always seeking various employment opportunities. Additionally, he
tried his luck with lottery tickets and scratch offs. He was very lucky and often won. Conscientious and
dedicated, Antoine did not let a lack of transportation hinder him from getting to work. He relied on his
cross-country high school experience and often traveled across the city on foot to work or visiting family
and friends.
As an adult, Antoine experienced living in many different cities around the US, from Chicagoland to Las
Vegas, NV; to Atlanta, GA and many in between. Along the journey, he found love a few times. From
those relationships, came his most precious gifts and joy. Antoine was a loving father to his three children,
Antoine Jr., Miche, and Jaloni.
Antoine departed this life on May 14, 2021 leaving a legacy of love and laughter, through his children,
grandchildren, and to all that ever knew him.
We wish we could see you one more time, come walking through the door. But we know
that is impossible, we will hear your voice no more.
We know you can feel our tears And you don’t want us to cry. Yet our heart is broken,
because you had to die.
We pray that God will give us strength and somehow get us through as we struggle with
this heartache, that came when we lost you.
~Loving You Always, LaToya and Timmothy
You gave no one a last farewell, Not even a good-bye. You were gone before we knew it,
and only God knows why.
A million times we will miss you. A million times we will cry. If love alone could have
saved you, You never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place,
no one else can fill.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
~Love, Cellie, Bo, Dot, Linda, Barbara, Denise, and Regina
We wake up in the morning and look up to the sky. We wonder why God took you,
before we said our final good-bye
Your family, we remain with cherished memories to live on life feels so unfair and wrong
because our Antoine’s gone
Although you’re gone, you’ll never be more than a thought apart as long as we have
memories you’ll live on in our hearts.
~Love Your Cousins
Memories we’ll hold dearly, Your smile warmed our hearts.
And through our lives you’ll live, You’ve touched so many parts.
Hard days may be before us, It’s all a part of God’s plan.
Why you left so soon, We may never understand.
You’ll be alone no longer, And you’d tell us “Don’t be sad.” Please believe,
you were no burden We’ll always love you, Dad!
Our lives changed forever, Since the day you passed away.
In Heaven you’ll be waiting To meet us again someday.
~Love Your Children, Antoine Jr, Miche and Jaloni
Remember your dad will always love you.
Gone too soon.
~Love Dad
Love you always and forever,
~Your Stiney
He is preceded in death by his mother, Joann Walker, grandparents, AV and Geannetta McGlory, grand-
mother, Clara Walker, uncles, Willie (Jack) McGlory and DaWayne Walker.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Starks McGlory, his three children, Antoine Joseph Jr
(Angela), Miche, and Jaloni, two grandsons, Antoine III and Amir, two granddaughters, Tayonna & Tayah;
his sister LaToya Travis, his brother, Timmothy Williams, step-siblings Cedric, Tiffany and Audrey Dixon;
seven aunts, Cellie French, Doretha McGlory, Lindetta McGlory, Barbara Sorrell (Tony), Rochelle Walker,
Denise Cobb, and Regina McGlory (Clarence); two uncles, Andrew McGlory (Carmita) and Tyree Walker ;
a special great-aunt, Ernestine “Stiney” Vaughn and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Musical Prelude ............................................................................................... Musician
Processional ......................................................................................... Family & Minister
Scripture .....................................................................................................................
Old Testament .................................................................................... Moshe Brewer
New Testament .................................................................................... Jamila French
Prayer ................................................................................................... Cornelius Parks
Selection ............................................................................................... Connilus Stokes
Acknowledgements and Resolutions .............................................................. Denise Cobb
Remarks ................................................................................................... 2 min. please
Obituary Reading ....................................................................................... Shawn Curry
Selection ........................................................................................................ Musician
Eulogy .................................................................................................. Cornelius Parks
Benediction ...................................................................................................... Minister
Recessional ......................................................................................... Family & Minister
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Wake: 9:30 a.m. Service: 10:00 a.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644
McGlory. Antoine was a good-natured child; full of laughter, always ready for fun & games.
After his mom’s untimely passing at the age of 7, he was separated from his two siblings Toya and Timmy
with whom he remained close and constant throughout his life. However, in turn, he formed a tight bond
with his dad’s nieces and nephew the “First Four (FF)” (Moshe, Antoine, Jamila, and Marsharay). The Afri-
can proverb “it takes a village” exemplified Antoine’s upbringing, having been raised by his paternal Great-
Aunt Ernestine, Aunt Cellie and Aunt Linda. While living with his Aunt Linda, he formed lifelong bonds,
with his best friend Cakey and cousin Markey. They became inseparable, and often referred to themselves
as the “Three Amigos.” Also, during this time, his Aunt Cellie would take the FF crew on various trips
across the country. These trips expanded Antoine’s horizons beyond his current environment.
Antoine attended Proviso East High School, and enjoyed playing saxophone, Home Economics class, and
running cross country track. Antoine was a good student and graduated from the Gifted Program at
Proviso East High School in 1993, and later briefly attended Grambling State University.
During his young adult years, Antoine began going to house parties and teen clubs and developed a love
for dancing. From Flight Zone to The Factory, he enjoyed a good party. It was at this time, he was given
the nickname, “Perculator” by his Fulton brothers, as this was his favorite dance and song and no one
could do the Perculator better than Antoine. He identified with it so strongly, that he got a tattoo that
said “Perculator”.
He often joked about “these hands”, because he found he did well cooking and fixing things, often taking
different appliances & electronics apart. Antoine’s interest in cooking led to him attending and graduating
from the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago upon which he held various culinary jobs using
“these hands.”
Antoine sought financial independence always seeking various employment opportunities. Additionally, he
tried his luck with lottery tickets and scratch offs. He was very lucky and often won. Conscientious and
dedicated, Antoine did not let a lack of transportation hinder him from getting to work. He relied on his
cross-country high school experience and often traveled across the city on foot to work or visiting family
and friends.
As an adult, Antoine experienced living in many different cities around the US, from Chicagoland to Las
Vegas, NV; to Atlanta, GA and many in between. Along the journey, he found love a few times. From
those relationships, came his most precious gifts and joy. Antoine was a loving father to his three children,
Antoine Jr., Miche, and Jaloni.
Antoine departed this life on May 14, 2021 leaving a legacy of love and laughter, through his children,
grandchildren, and to all that ever knew him.
We wish we could see you one more time, come walking through the door. But we know
that is impossible, we will hear your voice no more.
We know you can feel our tears And you don’t want us to cry. Yet our heart is broken,
because you had to die.
We pray that God will give us strength and somehow get us through as we struggle with
this heartache, that came when we lost you.
~Loving You Always, LaToya and Timmothy
You gave no one a last farewell, Not even a good-bye. You were gone before we knew it,
and only God knows why.
A million times we will miss you. A million times we will cry. If love alone could have
saved you, You never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place,
no one else can fill.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
~Love, Cellie, Bo, Dot, Linda, Barbara, Denise, and Regina
We wake up in the morning and look up to the sky. We wonder why God took you,
before we said our final good-bye
Your family, we remain with cherished memories to live on life feels so unfair and wrong
because our Antoine’s gone
Although you’re gone, you’ll never be more than a thought apart as long as we have
memories you’ll live on in our hearts.
~Love Your Cousins
Memories we’ll hold dearly, Your smile warmed our hearts.
And through our lives you’ll live, You’ve touched so many parts.
Hard days may be before us, It’s all a part of God’s plan.
Why you left so soon, We may never understand.
You’ll be alone no longer, And you’d tell us “Don’t be sad.” Please believe,
you were no burden We’ll always love you, Dad!
Our lives changed forever, Since the day you passed away.
In Heaven you’ll be waiting To meet us again someday.
~Love Your Children, Antoine Jr, Miche and Jaloni
Remember your dad will always love you.
Gone too soon.
~Love Dad
Love you always and forever,
~Your Stiney
He is preceded in death by his mother, Joann Walker, grandparents, AV and Geannetta McGlory, grand-
mother, Clara Walker, uncles, Willie (Jack) McGlory and DaWayne Walker.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Starks McGlory, his three children, Antoine Joseph Jr
(Angela), Miche, and Jaloni, two grandsons, Antoine III and Amir, two granddaughters, Tayonna & Tayah;
his sister LaToya Travis, his brother, Timmothy Williams, step-siblings Cedric, Tiffany and Audrey Dixon;
seven aunts, Cellie French, Doretha McGlory, Lindetta McGlory, Barbara Sorrell (Tony), Rochelle Walker,
Denise Cobb, and Regina McGlory (Clarence); two uncles, Andrew McGlory (Carmita) and Tyree Walker ;
a special great-aunt, Ernestine “Stiney” Vaughn and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Musical Prelude ............................................................................................... Musician
Processional ......................................................................................... Family & Minister
Scripture .....................................................................................................................
Old Testament .................................................................................... Moshe Brewer
New Testament .................................................................................... Jamila French
Prayer ................................................................................................... Cornelius Parks
Selection ............................................................................................... Connilus Stokes
Acknowledgements and Resolutions .............................................................. Denise Cobb
Remarks ................................................................................................... 2 min. please
Obituary Reading ....................................................................................... Shawn Curry
Selection ........................................................................................................ Musician
Eulogy .................................................................................................. Cornelius Parks
Benediction ...................................................................................................... Minister
Recessional ......................................................................................... Family & Minister
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Wake: 9:30 a.m. Service: 10:00 a.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644