Kenneth Williams Obituary

Kenneth Franklyn "Foggy" Williams was born April 12, 1952, to the late Willis and Mattie Mae Ashley Williams in Kings Mountain.

He passed away on Jan. 15, 2014, at Gaston Memorial Hospital in Gastonia.
Kenneth attended Davidson Elementary School, Kings Mountain High School – Class of 1970 HHH, and UNC in Chapel Hill. He assisted in the family owned business, worked over 20 years as shipping department supervisor at Anvil Knitwear, and owned Carolina Place Arcade.

He was preceded in death by one brother Arthur Williams and one granddaughter Mekayla Smith. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 30 years Glenda Tate-Williams of Kings Mountain, two daughters: Kolita Williams of the home and Joyce Hill of Gastonia, North Carolina. One son, David Gill of Gastonia, North Carolina and six grandchildren Taylor Smith, Jayden Smith, Kaydence Smith, and Lillian Mejia-Williams all of the home, and Chynah Doster, and Larry Hill III of Gastonia, North Carolina. The grandchildren fondly called him "Big Poppa". Also left to mourn are one sister Wilma Hillian (Timothy) of Chesterfield, S.C., two brothers Robert Williams (Monica) of Matthews, N.C. and Billy Williams (Dionne) of Leesburg, VA and a host of nieces and nephews.

Kenneth was a mentor and assisted friends and family members at achieving their goals. He was a dedicated husband, father and family man. A faith-ful UNC fan. Most people knew him as a compassionate, loving, generous, and inspiring.
Funeral service will be 3 to 4 p.m. January 25 2014, with quiet hour from 2 to 3 p.m. at Bynum A.M.E Zion Church located on N.
Cansler Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Jan. 24, 2014.
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Our Dear Glenda and Children,
We the Setzer family would
like to extend our heartfelt
sympathy and condolences
to each of you; in the passing
and loss of your wonderful
husband and father. Our love
and prayers are with each of
you at this time of sorrow.
Be encouraged in knowing
that God will sustain and
continue to bless each of
you with His everlasting
love...
Your Brother & Sister
In Christ,
Sewell & Gennie Goins Setzer

S. R. & G. G. Setzer

February 13, 2014

Foggy was always one of the first people I saw when I attended BAR. He will be missed. A kind man with a gentle spirit. Dawne Posey-Orr UNC 78

January 29, 2014

I will always remember Foggy as one of the kindest, nicest persons on the planet. He will forever be in my memories of lifegrowing up in Kings Mountain and studying at UNC-Chapel Hill. May God continue to bless his wonderful loving family.
Peace be with you.

Queenie Mackey Byars

January 25, 2014

May God Bless you at this moment in time. Foggy was a good friend at Chapel Hill.RIP.

Erenst and Earlinda Adams

January 25, 2014

my prays come to u with peace & LOVE.Be Strong my sister. Annie Brown Cherry

January 25, 2014

I have many good memories of "Foggy" from our youthful days of growing up and know that we will surely see each other again in our Savior's Heavenly Home RIP

Charles Bess

January 25, 2014

Glenda, Billy and other Williams family members. I was saddened to hear of the home going of my dear friend Foggy. He was such a kind, gentle and loving person. It seems like only yesterday when we were roommates at UNC-CH. Foggy will certainly be missed by everyone that knew him. May you find comfort and strength in the memories you shared with your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great loss and sorrow.

Ernest Boykin

January 24, 2014

May God continue to bring comfort to family and friends during this difficult time. His memories and love he shared will live forever in our hearts.

Chasity Hillian

January 24, 2014

May God's peace comfort your family at this time. Foggy was my class mate and he was always a kind and caring friend. I will always remember him with that great big smile he carried so well. Everyone loved him but God loved him most.

Brenda Byers-Floyd

January 24, 2014

May God comfort you during this time. Foggy will always be remembered in our hearts.

Cassandra Whiteside

January 24, 2014

Foggy will be missed, but his kind spirit will remain with us forever. Rest in peace, dear friend!

Joycelyn Wilson

January 24, 2014

To the family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember "Foggy" he was such a sweet person and always a nice and respectful person. I will remember him from when I was a young girl and went to his dad's cafe and he would be there.

God has taken another Angel home.

Much love and prayers to the family from my family Cherry Davis-Adams, Connie Davis-Meeks, Terry Davis-Pearson

Much Love,
Cherry Davis-Adams, BSW

Cherry Davis-Adams

January 24, 2014

A gentle giant who will be missed.

Angela Wilson

January 24, 2014

Our most heartfelt condolences goes out to the family. Always remember GOD makes "NO" mistakes, he must have felt it was time for Kenneth to rest his tired spirit and come home. Remain Blessed Family !!

Raymond & Juanita Edwards

January 24, 2014

When God Calls Our Loved Ones Home: For God has told us we'd be together in a better place he calls forever...

Donna Thomason Kendrick

January 24, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 24, 2014

May the prays of friends and family carry you through your time of grief.

Marcus Worsley

January 24, 2014

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