Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - July 22, 1997

Edward B. ''Bonehead'' or ''Bone'' Williams IV, 45, died July 16, 1997, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

A native of Portsmouth, he was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Portsmouth, Modis Phi Modis Fraternity, Norfolk State University Alumni Marching Band and Alumni Marching Band Chapter Charter Member. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was retired.

He is survived by his mother, Blanche S. Williams; a sister, Natalie W. Johnson and her husband, Donnett T. Johnson; two nieces, Charlita C. Williams and Donnetta G. Johnson; a nephew, Jeffrey L. Johnson; special friends, Dorothy Colona and the Colona family; a great uncle; five great aunts; aunts, cousins and a host of friends. He was predeceased by his father, Edward B. Williams III.

A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Mount Carmel Baptist Church by the Rev. Elbert T. Knight. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Rogers Funeral Home is in charge.