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George Williams Obituary

A homegoing celebration for Deacon George L. Williams will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Morning Star Baptist Church, 241 Grigg Ave., Jarratt, Va., the Rev. Lynn Bradley, eulogist. The interment to follow at The Givens Family Cemetery.

Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 10:30 a.m. at the church.

The family will assemble 10 a.m. at 18197 Givens Lane, Stony Creek, the day of the service.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Deacon Williams online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2010.

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Kasandra Givens-Webb

October 22, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Danny Taylor

October 22, 2010

I was sad to hear about the death of my father. May he rest in peace. Danny Taylor, 919-599-8376.

October 21, 2010

HI, Uncle George :)...it was a shock to hear that I (we) have lost you....but you will always remain in our hearts. I will never forget that BIG beautiful smile you use to lay upon me when you looked at me and gave me a hug. Yes , literally you were my "great" uncle....but whole heartedly, you were "My Uncle George"! Your genuiness, and kindness have touched so many ! I will miss you ...now may you rest in peace with your sister, but my Grandma and my PaPa. Lots of Love,

Yaminah,(great)-great nieces Chardonnay and Chanel

October 21, 2010

To the Williams family. I am very sorry to hear about your lost my prayers are with you. From the Patricia Bonner and family.

October 20, 2010

I have taken care of George in the Dialysis Unit for many years. We have spent a lot of time talking about the Lord.He would sing hymns from church.I will miss his every day.I am so sorry, but I am conforted that George is with God. I send my condolences and prayers to the family.Love Mrs Gay

Stanley&Noreen Harper

October 20, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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