Cornell E. Williams, 59, of Springfield passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in New York, NY on February 7, 1959 to Maurice Williams and the late Wilma (Butler) Williams. Along with his father, Cornell is survived by his two sons, Cornell Johnson of Boston and Anthony Williams of Southwick; his daughter, Brianna Williams of Boston; five grandchildren; his brother, Maurice Williams, Jr. of Springfield; his sister, Valerie Williams of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 12noon - 2pm with a Celebration of Life Service at 2pm ay Byron Keenan Funeral Home, 1858 Allen St, Springfield. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to a charity of one’s choice. For further information please visit byronkeenan.com.