Tierro Laprix Williams aka “Lboogie DaGreat “passed away on July 28, in Philadelphia, PA.

He was a native of Suffolk, Va. where he was born on September 14, 1985, to Barbara Ann Williams and the late Alton Hamlin Jr.

Tierro was loved much by his family and friends and in return he gave much love.

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Laythell Wilson and Markese Wilson; grandfather, Alton Lee Hamlin Sr, and grandparents Francis Lee and Willie Earl Powell. Three uncles also: Vernon Lee Hamlin, Larry Hamlin and Garry Hamlin.

Tierro not only had a heart for his family, but he loved music as well.  He enjoyed listening, making and dancing to it. He attended the Suffolk Public School and worked as a laborer.

Tierro leaves behind to cherish his memories, his three daughters: Key’Zerra L. Williams, Sanaa A. Williams, and TeMari L. Williams; four sons Sy’ion D. Holmes, Kairo S. Williams, Tierro L. Williams, Prince L. Williams all of Maryland.  His mother Barbara Ann Williams of Cambridge Md. and stepmother Shenetta Williams of Suffolk, Va.  His siblings: Keonte A. White of Atlanta Ga., Eureka V. Williams, Bennie M. Williams, Keevin D. Robinson, Angela L. Robinson, Keevon L. Williams, Latisha A. Williams and Winter S. Williams all of Cambridge Md.  His paternal grandmother Agnes Copeland (Elmore) of Suffolk, Va.  His aunts: Rosemary Hamlin, Sabrina Hamlin, Sharon E. Powell, Brenda L. Powell, Patricia A. Powell, Anita A. Powell and Pamela S. Robinson and uncle, Willie E. Powell.

He also leaves to cherish his memories a host of great aunts, great uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.