Hephzibah, Georgia - Mr. John E. Williams (Johnnie "The Sandman") entered into rest on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.Mr. Williams was the son of Moses and Rosa (Samuels) Williams. Mr. Williams was born on August 17, 1939.He was 76 years old. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 57 years, Lessie (Cain) Williams; three daughters, Cheryl (Derek) Maddox of Columbia, SC, Shannon (Terry) Chavous of North Augusta, SC, and Tanisha Williams of Augusta, GA. Memorial Services will be held at Cross Creek High School, 3855 Old Waynesboro Rd., Augusta, GA 30906, at 3 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2016, with Brother Shawn Holmes officiating. Flowers can be delivered to Poteet Funeral Home at 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906.