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Gus Williams Obituary

SFC (Ret) Gus Williams August 11, 1956- November 23, 2006 COLUMBUS, GA— SFC (Ret) Gus Williams, age 50, resident of Columbus, died on Thursday, November 23, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus, on Thursday, November 30, 2006, 1 PM, with Rev. James H. Carter officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Main Post Cemetery, Fort Benning, GA. SFC Williams, son of the late Elish Williams and Maggie Nell Edwards Williams, was born August 11, 1956, in Itabena, MS. Shortly after high school, SFC Williams joined the U.S. Army and served his country honorably for over 22 years. He was an infantryman for several years and later became an Airborne Instructor (Black Hat) at Fort Benning. After retiring, he served as a Combat Simulation Trainer at Mobius Corporation. SFC Williams leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his wife of 24 years, Sandra Williams of Columbus; four daughters, Melissa Faye Curry and her husband Charles of Fayetteville, NC, Teresa Culyer of Jacksonville, FL, Sandy Williams of Columbus, and Danielle Williams, also of Columbus; two sons, Gus Williams, Jr., and his wife Ivey of Seattle, WA, and Jarrell Williams of Columbus; five sisters, Ceola Williams of Birmingham, AL, Katie Alexander and her husband Joshua of Rockford, IL, Dorothy Skinner and her husband Charlie of Chicago, IL, Leola Fields of New Orleans, LA, Mary Ollie and her husband Johnnie of Chicago, IL, six brothers, Elish Williams, Jr., and his wife Dorothy of Dundee, FL, Joe Willie Williams of Morgan City, MS, Sylvester Williams of Morgan City, MS, Johnnie B. Williams of Morgan City, MS, Tommie Jean Williams and his wife Betty of Tallulah, LA, Lee Marvin of Morgan City, MS; nine grandchildren; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Please sign the on-line guest registry and help celebrate his life at www.mem.com.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer from Nov. 26 to Nov. 28, 2006.

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The Poole Family

December 10, 2006

Sandra, Sandy, Jarrell, & Danielle & family

We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Gus. Our family has you all in our prayers and will continue to pray as the days go by. Please let us know if there is anything we may do to lessen the burden.

Bernard & Nancy Foster

November 30, 2006

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Tony & Patricia Foster

November 30, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Leon & Winnie Foster- Jackson

November 30, 2006

We send our deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you. God is great and greatly to be praised. He loves and cares deeply about you. He carries us at our weakest moments,
Love,

Levi "Bill" Foster

November 30, 2006

Family,
My heart is with you. May you find strength, hope, and courage to go on as you look to Jesus.
Love,

Willie & Bobbie Foster- Tolliver

November 30, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Bobby & Tennille Foster- Milsaph

November 30, 2006

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Annetta Foster Grace

November 30, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sadie Daniels

November 30, 2006

To our Family:
Our love and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the faith that you have in God. God is the God of all comfort.
With all our love,
Henry Foster, Alex & Sadie Foster-Daniels

Earline Dempsey

November 29, 2006

I send my condolences out to the Williams Family and friends to let you know that there is a God there who will take us to the highest that cares for us. Now Gus is in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray that God keep you. Bless you always.

Yvonne Hawk

November 29, 2006

To Sandra, the children, and the remaining family members of Gus Williams. It is with deepest sorrow to hear of your loss. Gus was a friend and co-worker when he worked on Fort Benning at the Simulation Center. I am truly blessed to have known him because he was genuine and loved you all. God has called him home and we will miss him, but I know that "God knows Best." Seek his comfort and counsel when the pain becomes to much to bear. I know that Gus is still with you all in spirit. Remember his love for you all.
From a friend and co-worker...
Yvonne B. Hawk & Family

Michelena Austin

November 29, 2006

Teresa,
I do not have the words that can ease the pain, but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love you,
Michelena

Arline Lawson

November 29, 2006

To the family of Gus Williams

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, during your loss. I, pray the God continue to guide you and instruct you during your time of grief. Let me leave with you a few words of encouragement. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. May God continue to bless you all.

Billy HAGGIE, Jr.

November 28, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Frankie Martin

November 28, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Hosea & Geneva Johnson

November 28, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Ethel & Roosevelt Davenport

November 28, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Lucille & Billy Haggie

November 28, 2006

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

Willie L. Ford

November 28, 2006

Your dearest departed was an inspiration to many. Know that many thoughts are with you & will lend a hand if you ask.With sympathy during this difficult time.I also served with Gus in the 1/507 ( Airborne )

Melissa Duggan

November 28, 2006

Dear Sandra and family,

During this difficult time, please remember that we have you in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and Keep you as you cope with your loss over the weeks ahead.
Medcare of Columbus

Skyla Jenkins, CRA - PRA

November 28, 2006

May GOD provide you and your family with strength and courage at this time.

Sonja Dowdell

November 28, 2006

Danielle, my thought and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Remember God never puts more on us than we can bear.

Sonja Keys

November 28, 2006

Sandy I am sorry to hear about your father,you and your family are in my prayers. The Lord your God is with you wherever you go.(joshua 1:9).Sonja Keys

Sylvia Grace (Randle) Sherry Williams

November 27, 2006

We send our condolescences to you and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We served in the Airborne unit (1/507th) with Gus Williams. May God comfort you and strengthen you as He allows you to read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

Donna Mosser

November 27, 2006

Sandra, I am so sad to hear about Gus. You are most definitely in my prayers and thoughts.

Alison McConnell Spransy

November 27, 2006

Sandra,
You and your family are very much in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. "God is our strength and courage; a very present help in times of trouble."

Roy Philpott CRA PRA

November 27, 2006

My thought and prayers are with you and your family at this most grievious time.

Genette Haggie

November 27, 2006

May God continue blessing you all and know that God is just doing his will. I wll be praying for you.

TIFFANY TWYMAN

November 26, 2006

God is the strength of the heart and my portion forever.
May it be a source of innerstrengh and comfort to know our loving lord is always watching over you and that now and always he's by your side. May the memories help deep within your heart to soothe your sprit at this difficult time your in my prayers. love Tiffany Twyman

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