Javarius-Gus Williams, 10, passed away Thursday February 6, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Javarius was born in Batavia at United Memorial Medical Center November 17, 2014. He is predeceased by his Mother; Nikki Stonebraker.
Javarius was the sweetest boy with the most infectious smile. Despite the adversities he faced in his short life Javarius remained happy and well behaved. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed beyond measure. Javarius attended the 5th grade at Batavia Middle School and was a member of the Batavia Bulldawgs. He enjoyed drawing, playing sports, the outdoors, watching YouTube, talking on the phone to his special lady Nova, playing Roblox, Rocket league and other video games as well as playing with his Oculus which he received from his father for Christmas.
Javarius is survived by his father Charles-Gus Williams, brothers Kamron, Julius and Shey Williams, Rashad Hughes, Devaughn Banks, sisters Brooklyn Wright and Damona King, paternal grandmother Lula Richardson, maternal grandparents Donald Stonebraker and Brenda Houseknecht, uncle Robert Thigpen III, Tiffany Wright, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
After the passing of his biological mother in 2023, Javarius was embraced with love and care by his brothers’ mother, Stephanie Howard, providing that mother’s love that she knew he needed. He was welcomed and embraced with open arms by the entire Howard family ensuring he knew he was unconditionally loved.
All are invited to The City Church (St. Anthony’s Church) 114 Liberty St. Batavia, NY 14020 Thursday February 13th for visitation from 4:00-6:00 PM and his Service will immediately follow. All are encouraged to wear blue if attending as this was Javarius’ favorite color.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Javarius’ name to the Batavia Fire Department 18 Evans St. or to the Batavia Bulldawgs PO Box 254 Batavia, NY 14021. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
