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Matthew Dupree Williams Of The Shinnecock Nation Died November 8

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Matthew Dupree Williams

Matthew Dupree Williams, a member of the Shinnecock Nation, died on November 8 following an autobobile accident. He was 29.

Born on July 27, 1983, Mr. Williams was an “added blessing” to the expected twins. Survivors said that although he was the last of the triplets to be born, he always managed to be the center of attention.

A 2002 graduate of Southampton High School, he earned the class superlative Most Talkative. He enjoyed traveling, seeing new places and shopping, survivors said. He was a good friend and took a lot of pride in his heritage, they added.

Predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth Vanessa Williams, and his grandparents, Mary and Curtis Buck, he is survived by his father, Mitchell D. Williams Sr.; five brothers, Mitchell Williams Jr., Marcus Williams, Maurice Williams, Malcolm Williams and Ricardo Gamble; a sister, Michelle Williams; his grandparents, Agnes and Donald Willaims Sr.; two sisters-in-law, Tamara Williams and Eva Gamble; two nephews, Naike and Nishawan; two nieces, Jaliyah and Tyanna. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

The family received friends on Sunday, November 11, at the Brockett Funeral Home in Southampton. The funeral was held on Monday, November 12, at the Community Baptist Church in Southampton with the Reverend Donald E. Butler officiating. Interment followed at the Shinnecock Cemetery with the Reverend Michael Smith saying committal prayers.

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