Services o f Triumph For 
Rev. Marion L. Williams 
Monday, May 5, 1980 -- 1:00 P.M. SECOND SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH 
Augusta, Georgia Rev, J, L. Stokes, Pastor Rev. C. H. Forth, Presiding 
 
 OBITUARY 
"Rough wind, that moanest loud grief too sad for song . . . " 
On Sunday, April 27, 1980, Rev. M. L. Williams went silently to sleep. He was born June 18, 1924, in Augusta, Georgia to Mrs. Estell Williams and the late Rev. Charlie Williams. He attended the public schools of Richmond County, and at an early age, he was converted and baptized at the Second Shiloh Baptist Church under the pastorate 
of the late Rev. W. M. Jenkins. After serving his country and upon receiving an honorable dis 
charge, he again returned to Augusta to reestablish his residency. "Go preach my Gospel saith the Lord . . ., and in 1946 he received 
the devine call to preach the gospel of our Lord and Savior. He preached his trial sermon in January of 1947, and was later licensed and ordained by the late Rev. M. C. Thomas. He preached the word of God. He was dedicated to the cause of the cross, and during his thirtythree years of unyielding, consecrated service, many were converted and baptized as the Holy Spirit gave him utterance. His pastoral post were Mt. Hope Baptist Church, Milhaven, Georgia, Rocksville Baptist Church, Gloverville, S.C., Jerusalem Baptist Church, Augusta, Ga. and at the time of his death, he was the pastor of the Popular Springs Baptist Church of Columbia County. 
"Sauior bless us as we part . . . comfort every troubled heart . . . goodbye, goodbye, if on earth we meet no more; goodbye, goodbye, may we meet on heaven 's shore. 
He leaves to mourn his passing, a loving wife, Mrs. Rosie B. Williams; two sons, Sgt. Samuel C. Williams, Ft. Benning, Ga., and Mr. Anthony D. Williams, Augusta, Ga.; four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy W. Wallace, Flint, Michigan, Miss Barbara E. Williams, Mrs. Brenda W. Elliott and Miss Cynthia Y. Williams, Augusta, Ga.; his mother, Mrs. Estell Williams, Augusta; four brothers, Mr. Curtis Williams, Brooklyn, N.Y., Rev. Joseph Williams, Toledo, Ohio, Mr. Charles Williams and Mr. Emanuel Williams of Augusta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Miss Janet D. Smith, Master Timothy Williams, Miss Naomi Wallace, Master Elijah Wallace and Master Eric Elliott; father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Marion P. Williams; two brothers-in-law, Mr. Earnest Lamb, Sr., Harlem, Ga. and Mr. James Brunson, Augusta, Ga.; one son-in-law, Mr. Milton E. Wallace, Flint, Michigan; five sisters-in-law, Mrs. Dora Williams, Mrs. Susie Williams, Mrs. Gertrude Williams, Mrs. Claudia B. Lamb, and Mrs. Allene Brunson; one aunt, Mrs. Mary Young; one uncle, Rev. M. J. Whitaker; one god-son, Mr. Prather Carter; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. 
". . . And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone, Love itself shall slumber on. " 
 
 PROGRAM 
 
PRESIDING..................................... i ...............................Rev. C. H. Forth 
 
ORGAN PRELUDE....................................................Mrs. Ruby C. Bailey 
 
PROCESSIONAL HYMN.......................................... 
 
Popular Springs Choir Popular Springs Baptist Church 
 
SCRIPTURE: Old Testament - 90th Psalm...................... Rev. Clyde Hill New Testament - John 14th Chapter... Rev. R. L. Postell 
 
PRAYER.................................................................. Rev- R- E- Donaldson SELECTION........................................................... Popular Springs Choir 
 
REMARKS.................................................................... (Limit - 3 Minutes) Dea. F. M. Huff, Chairman 
Deacon of Board Popular Springs 
Dea. William Hicks 
Second Shiloh Baptist Church 
Deacon Henderson Cole 
St. M ark Baptist Church Flint, Michigan 
Rev. R. Ramsey 
Son of the House Popular Springs Baptist Church 
 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND OBITUARY..................................................................Mrs. Marie Lampkin 
 
SELECTION.............................................................Popular Springs Choir 
 
EULOGY........................................................................Rev. J. L. Stokes 
 
SO LO ..........................................................................Mrs. Jessie B. Hicks 
 
ORGAN POSTLUDE 
 
RECESSIONAL INTERMENT............................................................ Southview Cemetery 
 
 When all is done, and my last word is said, And ye who loved me murmur, "He is dead, " Let no one weep, for fear that I should know, And sorrow too that ye should sorrow so. 
When all is done and in the oozing clay, Ye lay this cast-off hull o f mine away, Pray not for me, for after long dispair, The quiet o f the grave will be a prayer. 
When all is done, say not my day is o 'er, And that thro' night, I seek a dimmer shore; Say rather that my morn has ju st begun, I greet the dawn and not a setting sun, When all is done. 
-- Paul Lawrence Dunbar 
 
PALLBEARERS 
 
Rev. J. Shorter Rev. V. Barber Rev. H. Lester 
 
Rev. V. Freeman ' Rev. J. Hammond 
Rev. G. Allen 
 
HONORARY PALLBEARERS 
The Deacons and Trustees of 
Popular Springs Baptist Church 
 
It is the wish of the family that more of Rev. Williams' friends and associates could have had some final words about him. We are sure you understand why this wish could not be observed. They want you to know, however, how deeply greatful they are for every tender consideration. 
 
W . H. MAYS MORTUARY 
" Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 Ninth Street  Augusta, Ga. 722-6401 
 
W . H. Mays. Ill Mortician 
 
Carrie J. Mays Director