Mansfield, Ohio
1934 - 2017 (Age 83)
Superintendent, Aaron Williams, Sr.
MANSFIELD: Superintendent Aaron WILLIAMS SR., 83, passed this life on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at his home after an extended illness.
Superintendent Williams was born Friday, February 2, 1934 to late John Henry and Eva (Johnson) Williams Sr. in Andalusia, Alabama. Reverend Williams was the Pastor at the Maddox Memorial Church Of God In Christ for the past 37 years and the esteemed Founder/Pastor of the BibleWay Church Of God In Christ in Orange, New Jersey for 33 years retiring from there in 2004. At the BibleWay COGIC he was the Chairperson of Public Relations and a Representative of the State Sunday School Department all in the First Jurisdiction of New Jersey. He pastored BibleWay COGIC and Maddox Memorial COGIC simultaneously for 26 years. Pastor Williams was the District Superintendent for the Mansfield District for over 30 years, Administrative Assistant/Director in the Ohio North First Jurisdiction, and a member of the Mansfield Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance. Pastor Williams always loved being with his family, with family reunions being a focal point in his life.
Aaron leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 63 years, Betty (Duncan); 2 children: Janet Watch, and Pastor Aaron (Latonda) Williams Jr. all of Mansfield; 5 grandchildren; a great grandson; 2 sisters Fannie Jones, Mansfield and Annest (Robert) Evans, Kissimmee, Florida; 2 brothers Ben Williams, Sr. Mansfield and Cleveland Williams, Jacksonville, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and his church family who dearly loved him.
In addition to his parents, Pastor Williams was preceded in death by 15 siblings including Queen Davison and Mardra Allen.
Saturday, the Celebration of Life Service for Pastor Williams will begin at 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon in his church, Maddox Memorial COGIC, with his son Pastor Aaron Williams Jr. delivering the eulogy. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the funeral services beginning at 9:00 AM till time of the celebration service.
Sunday, the funeral service will be conducted by Ohio North First Jurisdiction will begin at 5:00 PM in Maddox Memorial COGIC with State Bishop Edward T. Cook delivering the eulogy. Pastor Williams will Lie In State at the church beginning at 4:00 PM till time of service.
Monday, the interment will be held at 10:00 AM at Mansfield Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will also receive friends at their home Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8 PM.
Friends are invited to leave words of comfort and encouragement for the family at, www.williamsfuneralservices.com.
Rest in peace Pastor Williams who was a dear friend of mine in New Jersey we pray for your healing but God has other plans and so we bow in humble submission to the will of the Lord we send our condolences from the Church of God in Christ Temple Jersey City New Jersey with the pastor is the superintendent Administrative Assistant Eddie Williams jr.
Eddie f Williams jr
April 30, 2017 | Jersey City, NJ
My grandfather was the best. I am very sad that he is gone but I know he is in a much better place than here. I love u papa and my your spirit rest with the LORD.
April 29, 2017
Mother Williams, Aaron and family. My deepest heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you. Elder Williams has touched many lives. He will always be remembered by his words of encouragement and warm smile.
God's blessings always
Lisa Mack and family
Lisa Mack
April 26, 2017 | Black Mountain, NC
We are grateful to God through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the contributions Elder Aaron Williams Sr. made, to the Kingdom of God, as well as, to our community hear in Mansfield, Ohio. May God continue His Great work through your family.
Always in Christ Jesus
Elder Elizabeth Caldwell-West
April 25, 2017
AARON (BUB) AND FAMILY,
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS.
MICHELLE HINTON
April 25, 2017 | ONTARIO, OH
My heart goes out to the Williams family pastor Williams was a great leader to the masses he preached I'm so proud to say I had the pleasure of knowing him and hearing him preach he'll truly be missed,LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!
Bernard Jackson
April 24, 2017 | NJ
May our Lord bless and comfort the entire family during this time. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Crittenden, McCowan, and Walker Family
April 23, 2017 | Mansfield, OH
May Our God's continued Love be with Superintendent Aaron Williams Sr. entire family during this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathy.
LaVerne Westerfield
April 23, 2017 | Mansfield, OH
We send our condolences to Mother Betty Williams, Pastor Aaron Williams Jr. & 1st lady, and the entire family of Superintendent Aaron Williams Sr. May God in his infinite wisdom bless you with comfort during this hour.
Rev. & Mrs. Clyde David Jones, Chicago, Illinois.
April 22, 2017