- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A celebration of life for Bennie L. Williams, 1943-2013, Sunday, February 24, 2013, 2:00 p.m., West Acres Baptist Church, 555 Gibbs Road, Evans, Georgia 30809, Reverend Larry C. Harmon, pastor, Reverend Ron Burton, eulogist
- Date of Original:
- 2013-02-24
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Evans
Mourning customs--Georgia--Evans
Funeral service--Georgia--Evans
Genealogy
African American men--Georgia--Evans--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Evans--History--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Evans--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Columbia County, Evans, 33.53375, -82.13067
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the February 24, 2013 funeral of Bennie L. Williams. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-W-0110
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_williamsbenniel20130224
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_williamsbenniel20130224
- Language:
- eng
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
4943 -2043
Sunday, February 24, 2013 2:00 P.M.
WEST ACRES BAPTIST (
555 Gibbs Road
Evans, Georgia 30809
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Reverend Larry C. Harmon, Pastor Reverend Ron Burton, Eulogist
MR. BENNIE L. WILLIAMS was born in Augusta, Georgia on September 29, 1943 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Lillie Mae) Williams. He entered into rest Monday, Lebruary 18, 2013.
Ben attended Richmond County Public Schools. He was formerly employed with the Richmond County Sheriffs Department and the Richmond County Marshal's Office. He was employed with Best Buy from 1993, until his passing.
Ben loved bowling and was very good at it; he won many awards. His bowling experience took him across the United States. Ben also enjoyed fast cars, racing, and motorcycles at Jackson Raceway.
Ben loved a clean car never letting his car get dirty inside or out. "Immaculate," his dress attire was the same way. People always said, "he dressed to the nines."
Ben received his pilot's license later on in his life. He loved to fly and was very knowledgeable about planes and how they work.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents; son, Byron Maurice Williams; brother, Willie L. Williams, Jr.; sister, Louise Kendricks and mother-in-law, Shirley J. Whitmore.
Survivors are: a loving and devoted wife, Robin W. Williams, Grovetown, Georgia; son, Bradford Stewart Williams, Augusta, Georgia; step-son, Derrick Jonathan Donchez, Martinez, Georgia; brother, Jasper Wells, Valdosta, Georgia; step-sister, Mary (Kenneth, Sr.) Wilson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; former wife, Johnetta Sullivan Williams; father-in-law, James F. Whitmore; sisters-in-law, Tracy L. Whitmore and Mattie Williams; and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
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Pastor Larry Harmon, Presiding
Processional Hymn o f Celebration
Welcome/Prayer................................ Reverend Ron Burton Scriptures........................................... Mr. Robert Trotty, Sr.
Old Testament - 23 Psalm New Testament - James 4:14 Solo............................................... Mrs. Veronica S. Oglesby
Reflections/Tributes (Three M inutes)................Mr. Rick Perry Mr. Ellis Hanks, General Manager Best Buy Mr. George A. Westbrook
Musical Tribute............................................. Mrs. Jan Little
Words o f Comfort........................... Reverend Larry Harmon Solo............................................................... Mrs. Jan Little
Eulogy................................................ Reverend Ron Burton
Solo............................................... Mrs. Veronica S. Oglesby
Recessional
Interm ent.......................... Mount Olive Memorial Gardens
- Repast West Acres Baptist Church
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Bradford S. Williams Kenneth Hodges Brent Jones Christopher M. Jones
Derrick Donchez Harris Abelman Mike Jones
George Westbrook
Best Buy Bowling League Windsor Fine Jewelers Childhood Friends and Family
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he p u t his arms around you and whispered "Come to Me. " A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
The family of the late Mr. Bennie L. Williams, extends sincere gratitude for the many expressions of love, support and concern during the passing of our loved one. We pray that God will continue to bless each of you. We wish to extend a special thank you to Best Buy, Windsor Fine Jewelers and Augusta Oncology Associates, PC.
W. H. Mays M ortuary
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