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Robert Williams Obituary
February 17, 1925 - June 20, 2013
Macon, GA- Dr. Robert J. Williams entered eternal rest Thursday, June 20, 2013. He was born on February 17, 1925 in Macon, Georgia to the late Robert G. and Clara J. Williams. He served in the United States Army. He retired as an educator in the Bibb County School System after forty-one years of service.
Dr. Williams was married for 58 years to Gwendolyn C. Williams, who preceded him in death as well as his son, Charles C. Williams.
In bereavement, he leaves one daughter, Wanda Lynne Williams (Larion), and two sons, Robert J. Williams, II and Edwin T. Williams, two granddaughters, Chelsea and Lauren Williams, two nieces, Gladys L. Goodwin and Karen Y. Durham; other relatives and friends.
Visitation, Thursday, June 27, 2013 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Hutchings Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Friday, June 28, 2013 at 11:15 a.m. at Greater Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, 269 Pursley Street. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates all acts of kindness and prayers.
Family contact: 291 Pursley Street, Macon, GA 31201.
Hutchings Service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Williams
Dr John Swint
June 27, 2013
Bob, you were a fabulous mentor and supervisor in my formative career years. You really deserved to be Superintendent. You will be sorely missed. I pray for your loved ones.
Former Faculty & Staff
June 27, 2013
We, the former faculty and staff of Ballard-Hudson Jr High School, extend our profound condolences to the Williams Family. Dr. Robert J. Williams, an outstanding principal was truly a joy to work with. He made many valuable contributions to our school, community, and state.
Former Faculty and Staff
Ballard-Hudson Jr High School
Welton Underwood
June 26, 2013
When Paul admonished Titus on establishing the Church at Corinth and the rules for choosing the leaders of the church, everything Paul commanded of Titus on behalf of our Lord could and can be said about Dr. Williams. I knew him and I worked for his wife in the library at Willingham "A" and she was just a good a person as Dr. Williams. I will miss them both. My prayers are with the family.
Darrell McDowell
June 26, 2013
My Heart goes out to the Williams Family, Dr. William's was a great Role model for the young men in Pleasant Hill and the city of Macon. He will be missed by us all.
Darrell McDowell
June 26, 2013
With my deepest sincere sympathy:To Dr.Robert Williams family we will keep you all in our prayers.he was a great leader for the Lay Organization &the AMEC he played a big part getting me to work with the Lay.His leadership will be forever missed. Br.Herman Williams & Family
June 25, 2013
Edwin and family, we are so sorry to hear about your father. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Sincerely, Mrs.Owens and Rasheda Bell
Jacqueline Allen
June 25, 2013
On behalf of the Central District Lay Organization would like to extend our symphony to the family of Bro. Williams. He will be deeply missed. May God bless you in this time of bereavement.
Janice Stewart
June 25, 2013
On behalf of the Thomasville-Bainbridge District Lay Org., we extend to the family of the late Dr. Robert J. Williams, our must heartfelt condolences. May God comfort you and keep you is our prayer.
Gloria Byrd
June 25, 2013
Dr. Williams moved the SED Lay Organization to greater heights under his leadership. He was one of the true AME Leaders in Georgia.
Margaret Harpe
June 25, 2013
Dr. Williams was a kind and pleasant man. He will be missed. May God be with the family. My sincere sympathy.
Margaret Bryson
Class of B.H. High School 1964
June 25, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deborah Garcia
June 25, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of one so dear. May God bless you all and give you peace. Deborah Garcia and Family
June 25, 2013
Macon has delivered a great soul to our Lord and Savior....he will be missed, but his memory will live on....Macon Cemetery Preservation Corporation has lost a great leader..Marguerite Farley-V.Pres.
BISHOP JOHN H ADAMS
June 24, 2013
MRS ADAMS AND I ARE PLEASED TO SALUTE THE LEGACY OF DR ROBERT J WILLIAMS AS A CITIZEN, CHURCHMAN, AND PERSON. WE REMEMBER FONDLY WORKING WITH HIM IN THE SIXTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT. WE SAY TO THE FAMILY THAT WE PRAY MUCH YOUR STRENGTH.
Mary Fuller Orange/ Ivy Fuller and family
June 24, 2013
To the family of Dr. Robert Williams I would like to take the time to express these kind words to the family may god bless each and everyone of you. Dr. Williams and the late Mrs. Williams took me under their wings at the early year when I was just 5 yrs. old they taught me a lot home and at school I will never forget it. You always was a great husband and father ' what a wonderful family' I thank god for having you and your family in my life.You would be truly missed. RIP
Saketha Sarter
June 24, 2013
Lynne, Bobby, Edwin and Family, Thoughts and Prayers are with you. May your hearts be filled with all the wonderful memories of happy times together as you celebrate "a life well lived" of your dad, granddad, and uncle.
June 24, 2013
Rev.D. D .Davenport Mrs Zealine G. Daqvenport
Geraldine Johnson-Chapman
June 24, 2013
Bobby,Lynn,Edwin&The Williams Family:
As a child growing up in Allen Chapel, I must say it is a sincere distinct and honor to have known a "Spiritual Awesome Man of God in Excellence, with Great Integrity, Compassion, Patience, and Kindness for the past 51 years of my life in his presence. I thank God for his words of wisdom, the knowledge he expressed that led us as children in the right path of our Lord and Savior. His gentle spirit that he acquired from God exemplies the love he had from God to give to others, whether it may be family, his church family, students, friends or a stranger. To God Be The Glory For This Awesome Man of God. Truly will be missed, my prayers is and will consistently be with you all.
Cindy Ann Bivins Coleman
June 24, 2013
On behalf of my family, I extend to you our heartfelt condolences
Sen. David E. Lucas, Sr. and Councilwoman Elaine Lucas and Family
June 24, 2013
Senator Lucas and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Williams family. We hope that our prayers will serve to comfort the family. We appreciate Dr. Williams' years of service to this community. We especially thank him for his service to the Macon Cemetery Preservation Commission and the Bibb School System.
George Crawley
June 24, 2013
To the Williams Family,
I enjoyed the personal honor of working with Dr. Williams while at the Tubman Museum and most notably as a board member of the Cemetery Preservation Corporation. He was a great leader and mentor to thousands. As an adult he was someone we could always count on as a resource and dedicated advocate for the Pleasant Hills community. I was honored to know him and blessed by his wealth of experiences. God Bless the Family. God Bless Dr. Williams. May he rest in Peace.
Wayne Simmons
June 24, 2013
To the Williams family; Mr. Williams and your family taught me how to be a family man. Hanging around with Edwin growing up in Pleasant Hill, inspired me to be the man I am today. Thanks for showing me a professional black man who respected his family and friends. RIP Wayne Simmons, Sr.
Carolyn Bell
June 24, 2013
Wanda and Family, Cherish the memories of your dad during this difficult hour. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.
Joan Canady Tasker-Brezial
June 23, 2013
To The Williams Family
Dr. Williams was the principle of Ballard Hudson, Jr High School in 1968. This is how I came to know him. He was one of the best principle during that time. He respected the students and the students respected him. He is really going to be missed by all of us who attended the Jr High School. We are very sadden by your loss, but rest assured, God never makes a mistake, and if you keep your hand in his hand he will never let you fall. Please know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.
grady tyler
June 23, 2013
We all will remember YOU.BALLARD HUDSON JR. HIGH
Stephanie Austin-Slocumb
June 23, 2013
Williams Family, Dr. Williams will always be an important part of the AME Church family. His was a great educator and trained me well in all aspects of the church. Thanks for sharing your father to us all.
June 23, 2013
Asking Jesus to strengthened the family and bless you
Mrs.Catherine Woods Brown
June 23, 2013
Mr. Williams was a great Principal at Ballard Jr. High, He will truly be missed. God bless the family. Thank you for caring for all the Students who passed your way including myself.
Arthur Brown
June 23, 2013
Dr. Williams was a great educator, who dared to care for all his students. May his family find Peace and comfort in the Creators love.
June 23, 2013
Dr Williams's legacy will remain in our neighborhood. He represented who and what historically this community was designed to be. It was an honor to have known and worked with him. Many are improved because of his service.MAY YOU find great peace .
June 23, 2013
Dr Williams will be missed in our community. He was always concerned with trying to make better the academic and moral integrity. Be assured that your father, grandfather,uncle will be remembered. May God comfort and strengthen and comfort you always.
Mildred Howard
June 23, 2013
Bob will be remembered for a long time. The influence that he has had on education and educators in our state is timeless. My sympathy to the family.
Llewellyn "Kit" Kelley
June 23, 2013
Williams Family,
Dr. Williams, his wife and family modeled an African-American family. Dr. Williams always carried himself with class and dignity. A true role model for his people. May God rest his soul.
June 23, 2013
Dr. Williams was an inspiration to educators all over the state. His influence will live on in our hearts for a long time. Mildred Howard
Stacey (Harris) Johnson Monroe
June 23, 2013
Karen and Family, Prayers of peace and comfort during this time of bereavement
Dr Williams was such an inspiration as an educator /leader
Newton Collier
June 23, 2013
He was a great leader at Ballard-Hudson. He will be missed.
June 23, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family. I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Williams as his administrative assistant for several years and always held him in high esteem. His dedication to God, family and profession is a testimony that others should emulate. He dearly loved his family. Take comfort in knowing that he is now reunited with your mother/grandmother in Heaven. He will be missed by all.
Joann Bass
Sarah Hawthorne
June 23, 2013
Dr. Williams was a wonderful mentor to me and many others in the Bibb County Schools. It was a true privilege to serve with him as he worked daily to make the educational system one of quality for all involved.
My sympathy to his family for their loss. He left for you a great legacy to strive to match.
Wanda Braswell Pickett & Family
June 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
PASTOR PATRICIA KENDRICKS
June 23, 2013
MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT THE FAMILY...TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD....
June 23, 2013
MAY GOD COMFORT..AND BLESS THIS FAMILY...TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD...
Cheryl Hardeman Watkins
June 22, 2013
To Lynne, Bobby & Edwin, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
K. Miller
June 22, 2013
The guidance that Dr. Williams gave to MCPC will be missed. He was such a terrific teacher while he was President.
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