'^u}mamna ^eimrce Sunrise September 28,1948 Sunset July 9, 2006 Thursday, July 13, 2006 11:00 a.m. Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church .Groveland, Georgia Reverend L. Per^McNeal, Pastor Professional Services Entrusted To: Speed and Adams Funeral Home 224 Houston Street - Savannah, Georgia OBITUARY Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God believe also in me. In my Fathers house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come Again, and receive you unto myself; That where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Willie Lee Williams was born on September 28, 1948 to Calvin Williams and Nona Lee Williams who preceded him in death. Uncle Willie as he was affectionately called by his family, in- laws and special friends, departed this life 6:00 a.m., Sunday, July 9, 2006 from a long battle with Sickle Cell at Hospice of Savannah. A native of Evans County, Georgia, Willie joined Jerusalem Mis- sionary Baptist Church in Groveland, Georgia at an early age and served faithfully until his untimely death. In 1967 he graduated from Evans County High School and moved to Savannah, Georgia where he attended Savannah Technical Institute (College) graduat- ing in 1969. On July 14, 1979 twenty-seven years ago Willie was joined in Holy Matrimony to Patricia Humphreys. Willie brought to the union one son, Rodrick, and they were blessed with two daughters, Alicia and Antoinett. He was employed by Georgia Pacific in Garden City for approxi- mately 31 years until he became disabled. Willie was an entrepre- neur and owner of Mr. Clean Car Wash. A dedicated member of the Soulful Riders Motorcycle Club of Savannah, GA, the organi- zation dutifully raised funds for Sickle Cell research. He is survived by a loving and devoted wife, Patricia H. Williams of Savannah, GA; a son, Rodrick S. Williams (Lisa) of Claxton, GA; two daughters, Alicia V. Williams of Morrow, GA; and Antoinett N. Williams-Frazier (Khalil) of Savannah, GA; three grandchildren, Syrus M., Tranese N. and Ivan Williams of Claxton, GA; one brother: Henry Lee Williams of Savannah, GA and three sisters, Deotha Tillman of Pembroke, GA, Pinkie Anthony of Collins, GA and Eva Towns of Hinesville, GA, one sister-in-law, Etta Williams of Savannah, GA and two brothers-in-law; Otis Anthony of Collins, GA and Tony Towns of Arlington, Texas, three uncles, Wallace Baker, Tignall, GA, James Williams, Claxton, GA, and Rufus Lewis, Savannah, GA; seven aunts, Olivia Porter, Esteen Swanson, Ollie Baker, Bemease Williams, Frances Williams, all of Claxton, GA, Beretha Williams, Savannah, GA, and Carnation Baker, Tignall, GA; one great aunt, Cora Mikel, Bellville, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. tAlwU 9^ea/m ^cu When I must leave you for a little while, Please do not grieve and shed wild tears. And hug your sorrows to you through the years, But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name. Live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days. But fill each waking hour in useful ways. Reach out hand in comfort and in cheer. And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near; And never, never be afraid to die. For I am waiting for you in the sky! fj- \.V FSALM 23 A Psalm of David The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want 11 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness For His names sake. Yea, though I walk through the alley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me In the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy Shall follow me All the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. ORDER OF SERVICE Rev. Paul Dickson, Presiding Processional Selection Prayer Scripture: Old Testament New Testament Selection Expressions: As a friend & cousin As a church member As a classmate Solo Obituary (read silently) Resolution Acknowledgements Solo Words of Comfort Selection A Parting Glance Recessional Choir Rev. Johnny Levant Rev. Dr. John Foster, Pastor St. Philip A.M.E. Church Licentiate Samuel A. Cooper, Jr. St. Philip A.M.E. Church Choir Richard Swanson Ulysses Bacon Mamie Lee Moore Mae Irish Small Soft Music Carolyn Fields Barbara Baker Rev. L. Perry McNeal Rev. L. Perry McNeal Choir TRIBUTES A Th'bttte to Mi/ Brother Brother, you have suffered long enough. If tears could bring you back, you will be by my side. But, God called for you. You don't have to suffer no more. You're in a better place. A place where there's no pains, I will always re- member the good times we have shared together. / love you, your sister Pinkie From Big Brother Willie was my only brother without a doubt we loved one another. During our childhood years, he used to always tell me that he wanted to be strong like me. His sickness kept him from doing many of the chores that I could do. As we grew older, I would tell Willie that God did not make everybody to be the same. To me, Willie was strong because he fought so hard and long through his sickness. He never complained. He just made every effort to always be at his best. This was strength that was much greater and different from mine. Now my little brother is getting the rest that he has worked for all these years. Thank you Lord for the time that you gave me to enjoy life with my brother. Henry ACTIVE PALLBEARERS Jimmy Carr Leon Carr Johnny Williams Kelly Dukes Jimmy Baker Johnny Miller FLORAL ATTENDANTS Class of 1967 and Friends of the family ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Our hearts are sad, but, we realize that God has looked beyond our earthly desire and fulfilled His heavenly plan. The Family of the late Willie Williams would like to thank everyone for their kind acts of love, prayers, flowers and acknowledgements. May God forever Bless you. The family will share repast with family and friends in the Church Fellowship Hall. Siblings: Henry, Deotha, Pinkie, Eva, Willie Pat & Willie Rodrick & Willie Pat, Alicia & Antoinett