A Service of Praise and Celebration for the Life of

Sunrise Sunset August 26, 1947 February 23, 2020

Friday, February 28, 202011:00 AM

St. Mathew United Methodist Church1186 Black River Road

Camden, South Carolina 29020

ReveRend JeRRy L. dicks, PastoR

PallbearersFamily and Friends

Flower BearersFamily and Friends

AcknowledgementThe family wishes to acknowledge, with deep appreciation,

the many expressions of love, concern, and kindness

shown to them during this hour of bereavement.

May God’s blessings be upon you.

The Williams Family

We, the staff of Nelson-Haile Funeral Home, sincerely hope that

our service has been a source of comfort to each of you. Our goal, for

the past five generations, has been, and continues to be, to provide

excellent services to those families we are privileged to serve.

Professional Services Entrusted To

My HeroYou held my hand

When I was small

You caught me when I fell

You’re the hero of my childhood

And my later years as well

And every time I think of you

My heart still fills with pride

Though I’ ll always miss you, Dad

I know you’re by my side

In laughter and in sorrow

In sunshine and through rain

I know you’re watching over me

Until we meet again

-Author Unknown

Willie James Williams, Jr.

ObituaryMr. Willie James Williams, Jr., was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, on August 26, 1947, to the late Willie Williams, Sr., and Alberta Willis. He entered eternal life on Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Lottie Marie Williams.

He went to school in Bayonne, New Jersey, and earned his diploma from Bayonne High School. After high school graduation, Willie joined the United States Navy, where he served for 16 years. After his discharge from the military, he went to New Jersey State University, where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry. He began his career in New Jersey at CasChem, and worked there until he moved to South Carolina with his wife, Lottie, to raise their daughter, Sarah. Upon moving to South Carolina, he worked at Lindau Chemicals as a research and development chemist for 26 years, until he retired in 2018.

Willie was very dedicated to serving in the church. He was a lay leader, and he also served on the Trustee Committee, United Methodist Men, Men in Ministry, Sunday School teacher, Shalom, W.A.R.M., in the adult and male choirs. Willie was a very hard working man, and he never met a stranger. His hobbies included spending time with his family, raising his tropical fish, tailoring, and anything involving his yard.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife; his beloved sister, Carol Williams; and his grandson, Saxon Joseph Sanders.

He leaves to mourn: his loving and devoted daughter, Sarah of Camden; two stepsons, Gregory (Robyn) of Englewood, NJ, and Corey (Renata) of Ellicot City, MD; five grandchildren, Malik, Ani’yah, Koryn, Jorydn, and Ayden; three siblings, Barbara (Abdul), Denise (Jabari), and William; seven in-laws, Gloris, David (Patricia), Daisy, Grace (James), Viola (Albert), Mary, and Clifton (Kim); two goddaughters, Devona Engram and Marie Engram; and an extended host of family and friends.

Precious Memories Order of ServiceReverend Jerry L. Dicks, Presiding

PRELUDE

PROCESSIONAL ......................... Minister, Family, and Friends

FAVORITE HYMN ..........................St. Matthew Church Choir

SCRIPTURE READINGS OLD TESTAMENT .......................................... Psalm 27:1-5 NEW TESTAMENT ..........................I Corinthians 15:51-58

PRAYER OF COMFORT ............................................. Minister

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH ............Minister and Congregation

GLORIA PATRI ...............................Minister and Congregation

MUSICAL SOLO ........................................Rev. Kenneth Carter

WITNESSES (Two Minutes, Please) Family ..............................................................Ani’yah Spears

David EngramJalen Engram

Church Representative ......................................Shirley Halley

MUSICAL SELECTION ..................St. Matthew Church Choir

WORDS OF COMFORT ...........................Rev. Kenneth Carter

CLOSING SELECTION ..................St. Matthew Church Choir

RECESSIONAL ............................ Minister, Family, and Friends

BENEDICTION, COMMITTAL, & INTERMENTSt. Matthew United Methodist Church Cemetery

Camden, South Carolina