Celebrating the life of Zonnie James Williams, 1945-2008, Wednesday May 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m., Paine College Gilbert/Lambuth Memorial Chapel, 1235 15th Street, Augusta, Ga 30904, Reverend Jimmy L. Cue, pastor of Bland Baptist Church

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CELEBRATING THE LIFE

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OF ZONNIE JAMES WILLIAMS

1945

2008

Wednesday May 14, 2008 1:00 PM
PAINE COLLEGE GILBERT/LAMBUTH MEMORIAL CHAPEL
1235 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30904
REVEREND JIMMY L. CUE
Pastor of Bland Baptist Church

THE LIFE OF
Zonnie James Williams
The world lost a beautiful soul on May 8, 2008. Mr. Zonnie James Williams, 62, of 2276 Edgefield Highway, South Carolina was bom on November 23, 1945 to Helen Weaver Williams and the late Jesse James Williams in Edgefield, South Carolina. He was the first bom of 9 children. His younger brother, Dennis, preceded him in death.
As a young boy, Zonnie joined the Bland Baptist Church in Johnston, SC where he served faithfully throughout his life. He was named a church Trustee and later served as a Deacon for many years.
He was a graduate of W. E. Parker High School, Edgefield, South Carolina and Augusta Technical College, Augusta, Georgia. A Vietnam Veteran, he proudly served his country in the United States Army from October 29, 1965 and was honorably discharged on October 28, 1968. During his service he received a National of Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and a Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars.
Upon his return home from a tour of duty in Vietnam, Mr. Williams was hired by the Kimberly Clark Corporation in Beach Island, South Carolina in December, 1968. He was later named as a Head Operator - Supervisor in the Shipping Department at the time of his retirement in April of 2002. Mr. Williams was united in holy matrimony to Daisy Robinson at the Shaws Creek Baptist Church on October 4, 1970. From this union one son and two daughters were bom: Marcus, Miesai, and Tameka. Mr. Williams' love for his children, grandsons, and granddaughter was like Paul's love for the church. He was a dedicated father and grandfather who enjoyed just spending quality time and provided unyielding support for his children and grandsons in school, church, and community functions. He also enjoyed gardening and generously providing fresh harvested vegetables to family and friends. Fishing and photography were life-long passions. Some of Mr. Williams' community involvement over the years included membership in the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge in Aiken and other community organizations including the Farmer's Association, the American Veteran Association, the Elks Lodge, the Zodiac Motorcycle Club, the Sagittarius Club, and Club 66. At the time of his death, he was the current Commander of the American Legion Post 222 in Johnston, SC.
Mr. Williams leaves his cherished memories to many people who loved him. He is survived by his mother, Helen Williams of North Augusta, SC, three children: Miesai Williams of Atlanta, GA; Marcus (Tamika) Williams of Douglasville, GA; Tameka (Moken) Karanja, Columbia, SC; four grandchildren Gregory, Quintell, Micheal, & Elon Williams; six sisters: Diane (Calvin) Warren, North Augusta, SC; Helen Evonne Fowler, Villa Rica, GA; Gloria Allen, Aiken, SC; Sylvia Minnick, Austell, GA; Deborah Heller, North Augusta, SC; and Pamela Williams, Alameda, CA; his mother-in-law, Daisy Robinson, Aiken, SC; four sisters-in-law: Lola (J.D.) Butler, Johnston, SC; Grace (Eddie) Garvin, Jamaica, NY; Perlie Robinson, Aiken, SC; and Mary Jackson, Aiken, SC; two brother-in-laws: Cleo (Mary Lee) Robinson, Pervis Robinson, Aiken, SC, and a number of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and friends.

Order of Service
REVEREND EDWARD LLOYD, PRESIDING
Pastor - Bethlehem Baptist Church, Edgefield, South Carolina Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Musical Prelude.... Processional

Minister o fMusic Beulah Grove Baptist Church

Musical Selection..

Mrs. Nancy Key Musician, Bland Baptist Church

Scriptures

Old Testament................. Reverend Dr. Jasper Lloyd, Sr, Pastor Reedy Branch Baptist Church
New Testament..........................Reverend Limuer Myers, Pastor Macedonia Baptist Church

P r a y e r .......................

Associate Pastor, Bland Baptist Church

Musical Tribute......

Cousin, Member Bland Baptist Church

Reflections School Years...........

Tributes (3 Minutes, Please)
Former Elementary Teacher W.E. Parker Elementary - High School

F r ie n d .......................

W.E. Parker Class o f `64

Church M ember.....

Bland Baptist Church

Musical Tribute

.... The Abney Family Bland Baptist Church

C o m m u n ity In v o lv e m e n t & F a m ily F rie n d .. ........M r. V e rn o n D u n b a r, M a y o r N ew Ellenton, SC

C om m unity A ffiliations

...... M r. J a m e s C h ild s, S e c re ta ry A m erican Legion P ost 22 Johnston, S C

R e f le c tio n s .........................

Sister

A c k n o w le d g e m e n ts ........ .................................................................. M s. G w e n J o h n s o n F riend o f the F am ily
O bituary (R ead Silently) M u s ic a l T rib u te ................. .......................................................... M rs. T a m ik a W illia m s
D aughter-in-law

R e s o lu tio n ...........................

.............M rs . M a ry A lic e J a c k s o n B land B aptist Church

W o rd s o f C o m f o r t........... ..................................... R e v e re n d D r. S a m D a v is, P a s to r Beulah Grove B aptist Church
R everend Edw ard K aranja, Pastor E lam Victory C hurch Atlanta, GA

M u s ic a l S e le c tio n ............ E u lo g y ..................................

............B la n d B a p tis t M a s s C h o ir
..... R e v e re n d J im m y C u e , P a s to r B land B aptist Church

M u s ic a l T r i b u t e ............... A m a z in g G ra c e ... .......... M in is te r R o s e m a ry G riffin

R ecessional M u s ic a l S e le c tio n ............ .G o in g U p Y o n d e r ...............................M rs. N a n c y K e y
M inister R osem ary G riffin

Interm ent B land B aptist C hurch 86 B land B aptist R oad Johnston, South C arolina 29832

R e p a s t ....................................

...B land B aptist Fellow ship Hall

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Thoughts to My Grandsons & Granddaughter...
"We can't really know the depth o f our character until we see how we react under pressure. Rough times can teach us patience. We are not required to pretend to be happy when wefeel pain, but to have a positive outlook towards the results that trials in life may bring. We should ask Godfor the wisdom to turn our hardships into opportunitiesfor learning, for it is through the rough times that we encounter that we learn patience as a virtue.
It is easy to be kind when everything is going well, but can we still be kind when others are treating us unfairly? God desires to make us mature and complete, not to keep us from all pain. Instead o f complaining about our struggles, we should see them as opportunitiesfor growth. Thank Godfor promising to be with you through rough times. Ask him to help you solve your problems or give you the strength to endure them. Then be patient. God will not leave you alone with problems; he will stay close by and help you grow in the word. Just trust in Him. "*
Love, Grand Daddy *(Notes written by Zonnie in April o f2008 to his grandchildren.)
Romans 5:3-5(KJV) 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh
patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by
the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Pallbearers
Mr. Jackson Bush.................................................................... Mr. Amos Bush Mr. Luther Daniels............... ......................................Mr. Ronnie Hammonds Mr. Floyd Lloyd........................................................... Mr. Elijah McCallister
Honorary Pallbearers
Members American Legion Region Post 222 Johnston, South Carolina W.E. Parker Class o f (64
Flower Bearers
Nieces, Cousins, & W.E. Parker Class o f `64
Acknowledgements
The family would like to express our deepest appreciation to all of you who have shown your love and adoration during this most difficult time. May God continue to bless and keep each of you.
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