Hal Williams

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Hal Williams

American actor (''227'', ''Sanford and Son'', ''Private Benjamin'')

January 1, 1935 - July 15, 2026 (Age 91)

Source: Wikipedia public record

Halroy Candis Williams (born December 14, 1938) is an American actor, best known for his recurring roles as Police Officer Smith ("Smitty") on Sanford and Son (1972–1976), Harley Foster on The Waltons (1973–1980), and as the patriarch Lester Jenkins, the husband of Marla Gibbs's character, on the NBC sitcom 227 which originally aired from 1985 until 1990.

Known forAmerican actor (''227'', ''Sanford and Son'', ''Private Benjamin'')
Age91
DiedJuly 15, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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Halroy Candis Williams (born December 14, 1938) is an American actor, best known for his recurring roles as Police Officer Smith ("Smitty") on Sanford and Son (1972–1976), Harley Foster on The Waltons (1973–1980), and as the patriarch Lester Jenkins, the husband of Marla Gibbs's character, on the NBC sitcom 227 which originally aired fro...

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July 15, 2026
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Hal Williams, 91, died on July 15, 2026. Hal Williams was known publicly as an American actor (''227'', ''Sanford and Son'', ''Private Benjamin''). Halroy Candis Williams (born December 14, 1938) is an American actor, best known for his recurring roles as Police Officer Smith ("Smitty") on Sanford and Son (1972–1976), Harley Foster on The Waltons (1973–1980), and as the patriarch Lester Jenkins, the husband of Marla Gibbs's character, on the NBC sitcom 227 which originally aired from 1985 until 1990. His film credits include Private Benjamin (1980), Guess Who (2005), and Flight (2012). Public biographical listings identify Williams as an American actor (''227'', ''Sanford and Son'', ''Private Benjamin''). OfficialObituary preserves this notice as a public memorial record for readers looking for confirmed basic details about Williams. This public record remains centered on Williams's work as an American actor (''227'', ''Sanford and Son'', ''Private Benjamin'') and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 1938
    Halroy Candis Williams is an American actor

    Halroy Candis Williams (born December 14, 1938) is an American actor, best known for his recurring roles as Police Officer Smith ("Smitty") on Sanford and Son (1972–1976), Harley Foster on The Waltons (1973–1980), and as the patriarch Lester Jenkins, the husband of Marla Gibbs's character, on the NBC sitcom 227 which originally aired from 1985 until 1990.

  2. 1980
    His film credits include Private Benjamin

    His film credits include Private Benjamin (1980), Guess Who (2005), and Flight (2012).

  3. July 15, 2026
    Died

    Hal Williams died at age 91.

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