Remembering Chef Gary Williams February 14, 1962 - December 5, 2019



Chef Gary Williams owner of DeJavu Restaurant, 
and Krewe of DeJavu 
passed last Wednesday December 5, 2018.  

Chef Gary, native of New Orleans was known 
for his big heart and charismatic
personality.
His death has left friends and family 
in shock and mourning.  
 If he could tell us anything now, he would say,
"laissez le bon temps rouler"
Let the Goodtimes Roll.

Chef Gary Williams was a self taught chef, but escalated to 
the highest of highs with his method of 
cooking Creole, Soulfood, Vegetarian, and Vegan foods. 

.  Lets give a boost of Love to help the family at this time of need!

Funeral arrangements for Gary Williams is as follows

December 15, 2018 
Greater Community Temple COGIC
5151 Winchester
Memphis, Tn 38118
10am

December 18, 2018
St.James Methodist church
 1925 Ursuline Ave
10am

For more videos and cooking demonstrations from 
Chef Gary visit his youtube channel,
DeJavu Restaurant.

New Orleans, La 70116
https://www.facebook.com/KreweOfDeJavu/videos/2263671177195468/ https://www.facebook.com/KreweOfDeJavu/videos/1793508554111996/








DECEMBER 05, 2018






MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - Family, friends and community members gathered Saturday to remember the life of Chef Gary Williams in true New Orleans fashion.

The Krewe of DejaVu chef died of a heart attack. He was 56 years old.

Those who loved him shared memories of his generosity, hospitality and big personality.

“He walked over to me and said “sis, what you done cooked over here babee,” said Chef Fran Mosley.

Williams’ friend, Brian Harris, said he had a gift very few people had.

“Gary had charisma and a natural way of making you feel like you were the only one in the room when he talked to you," said Harris.

Williams relocated from New Orleans to Las Vegas before finally settling in Memphis where his Authentic New Orleans Cuisine was a town favorite.


Local leaders presented a resolution in his honor.

An umbrella with tributes to the Crescent City was placed in front of his casket.

Chefs from all over the city showed up to support their friend.

“On behalf of the chefs we want to say we love you,” said Mosley.

Bringing a NOLA tradition to the Bluff City, a second line march kept the celebration going into south Memphis.

They put on a home-going parade fit for a larger-than-life chef who made Memphis home.

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