Albert Gene "Chip" Williams Jr.
Albert Gene "Chip" Williams Jr.
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COLUMBIA -- Mr. Albert Gene "Chip" Williams Jr., 40, formerly of Florence, died early Saturday morning, Feb. 22, 2003, in a Columbia hospital after a brief illness.
Mr. Williams was born Feb. 4, 1963, in Florence, a son of A. Gene and Bobbie Meggs Williams. He was a graduate of South Florence High School, received his Bachelor of Arts in church music and organ performance from Coker College. He received his Masters Degree in choral conducting from the University of South Carolina and completed further studies at the University of South Carolina and at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J.
Mr. Williams appeared throughout the state and region in organ recitals, organ concerti with orchestra, and chamber music programs. He performed as organ soloist with orchestra in New York at Alice Tully Hall. He accompanied various choral groups, solo voice recitals, theater, Broadway and opera performances, and won competitions sponsored by National Association of Music Clubs. In the summer of 2001 he was music director of The Workshop Theatre's Production of "Bubblin' Brown Sugar." Mr. Williams performed as pianist/organist/accompanist throughout the United States as well as abroad in Munich, Salzburg and Vienna.
He was an adjunct faculty member of the USC School of Music. He served both as director of the USC Jazz/Show Choir, "Carolina Alive" and as choral department accompanist where his duties included accompanying the USC Concert Choir, University Chorus and the Graduate Vocal Ensemble.
For the past 12 years he has been associate director of music and organist at Trenholm Road United Methodist Church in Columbia. He previously held positions as director of music and organist for St. Paul United Methodist Church in Florence, as music consultant for Florence District 1 Schools and as accompanist and assistant choral director for Batesburg-Leesville High School.
Surviving are his parents of Florence; a sister, Robin Williams of Davidson, N.C.; maternal grandfather, Ossie Meggs of Florence; aunt, Tressie Williams of Florence; uncle, Doug Williams of Florence; cousin, Debra Nobles of Florence; a Godchild, Ilissa Nobles of Florence; and special friends, Paula and Rex Wilson and family of Columbia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Music Ministry of Trenholm Road United Methodist Church, 3401 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29204 or to the Chip Williams Scholarship Fund, c/o USC School of Music, 813 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29208.
Memorial services were at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24 in Trenholm Road United Methodist Church in Columbia. Graveside services were at 4 p.m. Monday in Hewitt Cemetery near Florence, directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home of Florence.
The family received friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and other times at the residence of the parents, 3309 Willow Creek Road, Florence.
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Jennifer Middleton
March 7, 2003
Mr.Gene and Mrs. Bobbie.
I just want you to know that I'm thinking of you. You are a great family and are very loved.
Jennifer Middleton Streett
Beverly Byrd
March 4, 2003
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty Burkett
February 28, 2003
Dear Williams family,
Chip was one of those special students that I loved. The combination of Chip and Bucky would make the most sullen person laugh. I loved being with them.Chip played and Bucky sang at my daughter's wedding. Not only was the music so beautiful-we had such a good time together. Chip brought so much joy to so many lives. I am thinking of you all. Betty Burkett SFH
Bill Hatchell
February 25, 2003
My sincere condolences to the family.
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Sam & Trecy Grant
February 25, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We had the priviledge of knowing Chip, working with him, praying with him and being blessed by his gift in music at St. Paul.
Susan Liles
February 25, 2003
We were so saddenned to read about Chip's passing. To be so young it just doesn't seem right. How proud you must be as his family for his accomplishments and what a wonderful person he was. As a member of St. Paul UMC I remember how beautifully Chip played during the services. The special music programs he brought to our church were so moving. We were so blessed to have Chip play for our wedding in November of 1989. The combination of Chip playing and Bucky singing brought so much to our wedding ceremony and made it so special. We had so many compliments on the music! We would just like to express our sympathy to the family of Chip and to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. We know Chip is playing beautiful music in Heaven! May God Bless You All. Love, Richard and Susan Liles
Nora & Sam Grant
February 24, 2003
The finest organist we have ever heard during our time at St. Paul and Trenholm Rd. UMC.
Kellie Braveboy
February 24, 2003
Mrs. Bobbie and Mr. Gene,
Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May the Lord watch over you, and guide you.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Kellie, Scott, and Jeremy Braveboy
Mike and Kathy Turner
Deborah Ford- Timmons
February 24, 2003
To Mr. and Mrs. Williams,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Chip`s passing. I went to high school with him and we sung on several choirs together. I had an opportunity to see him again at our ten year class reunion and he was as lively as ever. In addition to being a very talented and gifted musician,he was always fun to be around and I enjoyed his company very much. I considered him a friend.He will be greatly missed.
I will continue to pray for you and your family.
wanda hanna
February 24, 2003
I am a teacher at SFHS and worked with Chip on the musicals while he was here. He and Bucky were all time favorites of mine. What a talent! I am thinking of your family.
WIL (AND) CHRIS WILLIS
February 24, 2003
OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO CHIP'S FAMILY,YOU ALL ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, MAY GOD PROVIDE THE STRENGHT AND COMFORT THAT YOU ALL NEED FROM DAY TO DAY.
LOVE,&. PRAYERS
WIL AND CHRIS
ROBIN & MIKE RICHARDSON
February 24, 2003
WE PRAY THAT THE LORD WILL COMFORT YOU.
Phillip and Dena McFadden
February 24, 2003
Dear Williams Family and Friends of Chip,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Lean on His everlasting arms for strength and solace.
Al & Sue Benton
February 24, 2003
Our deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of Chip. You are and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Al & Sue Benton
Elaine Poston
February 24, 2003
Mr. Gene & Mrs. Bobbie,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Randall, Elaine, Jessica, and Jamie Poston
Ken & Debbie Whittington
February 24, 2003
We both went to school with Chip and remember him as the nicest and most amazingly talented young man. Just recently we were at a class BBQ and were speaking about Chip and how he was loving his work in Columbia.
Your family has always been a big part of the Evergreen community and you're being held close to our hearts and prayers at this time.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Susan Kirby Roe
February 24, 2003
I have just learned of Chip's death, and words are inadequate to express to you my deep sorrow. I was fortunate to know Chip as a wonderful minister, musician, and friend. I enjoyed performing with him. He was such a talented and caring young man. It seems so strange to use the word "was." I just listened to a recording he made for me as a Christmas present while he was still a minister at St. Paul's. I will miss knowing that he is not here on this earth, but I know tonight that he is spending eternity in heaven. Thank you for the gift of your son to this world. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come. Love, Susan Kirby Roe
Jeanette Lowder
February 23, 2003
You family has been and will continue to be in my prayers daily. Chip was a gift to the world and no one will shed more tears than the one who gave him to us, Our Lord.
Bea Ann Holloman
February 23, 2003
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God comfort and keep you in his care.
James, Bea Ann, & Jamie Holloman
anne rucker
February 23, 2003
I had the privilege of singing @ St.Paul for 4 years under Chip to SRO concerts.He was always willing togive his best to all of us and to the Lord and will always be remembered by all who knew him.
Barbara Rosser
February 23, 2003
To Bobbie Gene and Robin\
Our love and deepest sympathy
we love him very much and were
very proud of him. The whole Rosser
family send our love
Love Barbara
lois&vernon benton
February 23, 2003
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU .
lois & vernon
Russell Conner
February 23, 2003
I was saddened to hear the news today of Chip's passing. Chip is the cousin I spent the most time with growing up. I remember how much he loved music and how very talented he was. Chip and I had several classes together and he was well liked by everyone that knew him. I can't think of a single time that he was angry or didn't have a smile on his face. It is hard to understand why these things happen, but we can all take comfort in knowing he is with God now.
Rev. Virgil & Ann Seaber
February 23, 2003
Dear Gene, Bobbie & family,
We love you, and Chip will be dearly missed. Chip was always a wonderful, thoughtful, and talented young man. As family, togeather we are praying for you in your time of great loss. We will miss Chip as one so close and dear, but God has his perfect timing. I can seemingly hear the Angels of Heaven singing to Chips Masterful Music Mind and Hand as he enters that "Great Music Hall of Fame" in Heaven!
With Deut. 33:27--"May the eternal God be your refuge, knowing under- neath are The Everlasting Arms." Arm
May you find comfort and strength
in God's love! One day we will all
be together in that City of God so
fair, such as Chip ministered through music and caring love!
Your friend and family,
Pastor Virgil & Ann Seaber
JACKIE POWELL BELLFLOWERS
February 23, 2003
WE ARE THINKING AND PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY AT THIS GREAT LOST. WE KNOW THAT THERE IS ANOTHER HOME WITH GOD. CHIP IS THERE. HE HAS NO MORE SICKNESS OR TROUBLES. WE ARE THE ONES WHO NEED TO GET READY TO MEET THE ONES WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US.
SINCERELY, JACKIE POWELL BELLFLOWERS and JERRY BELLFLOWERS
WESSIE TURNER POWELL
February 23, 2003
I AM PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY AT THE LOST OF YOUR LOVED ONE. GOD IS THE ONLY ONE WHO TRULY UNDERSTANDS THE LOST OF A CHILD. BUT ONE THING IS SURE, HE IS AT HOME; JUST WAITING FOR ALL OF US TO COME TO HIS GREAT NEW HOME.
WITH LOVE, WESSIE TURNER POWELL
SARA POWELL
February 23, 2003
I AM PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU ALL AT THIS GREAT LOST IN THE FAMILY.
THINKING OF YOU, SARA POWELL
Rev. Carl & Shirley Harris
February 23, 2003
We are so saddened by the news of Chip's death. We well remember when he came to us at St. Paul UMC as organist. He was almost 16 but so talented. He certainly had the ability to perform and did so in such a wonderful way. He was a delight to work with. He was our friend. We've kept up with him through the years and seen him from time to time. It was always a joy to see him. He will be missed terribly by many people. Our prayers are with the family.
Alex, Debbie and Blake Shores
February 23, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
February 23, 2003
My thoughts and prayers ae with you. Your family has always been very special to the Cox family.
Love, Dale Cox Nelson
Christie Moody
February 23, 2003
Dear Family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of our loss of Chip. Chip was a school mate of mine of which I shared chorus class and other various music classes with in middle and high school. He will always be remembered for his excellence as a musician as well as a very kind person. I know that he will be missed by all who knew him. My condolences go out to his family. Christie Barbour Moody
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