Photo courtesy of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
WILLIAMS
Cleveland Williams passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday afternoon, March 26, 2016 at the age of 93. He attended high school at Xavier Prep where he excelled in track and field. After graduation, he received a scholarship to Xavier University for (2) years. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp for a period of (3) years. He received a Certificate of Recognition United States Congress, Congressional Gold Medal relating to Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. Upon completion, he received a degree in Journalism from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. Member of Beta Tau Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Cleveland began working as a reporter for a newspaper located in Bastrop, Louisiana and returned to New Orleans as a newsman for the Louisiana Weekly Newspaper, writing front page stories. After leaving the newspaper business, Cleveland became employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years before retiring. He was the beloved husband of Mossie Rea Brown Williams for 62 years. Son of the late Arthur and Mattie Bell Williams. He was the loving father of Mossialand Alexander-Evans (Willie), Shelia Taylor Degree (Wilbert), the late Caroland Williams Randall ( Ricky), and the late Donald Ray Queary. Grandfather of Erica Davis, Milton Cleveland Turner, Donna Zachery, Candace Taylor, Ricky Randall Jr., Margaret Randall and (7) great-grandchildren. He was a native New Orleanian and a resident of Marrero, LA. for 58 years. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Charles Simonson M.D., Progressive Home Health Care and Heart of Hospice. Relatives, friends, employees of Jefferson Parish School System, members of Second Highway Baptist Church, and Household Faith Ministries are invited to attend the Visitation on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, 6533 Acres Road, Marrero, Louisiana from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 am. Rev. Lawrence Williams Jr. Officiating. Interment Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery- Slidell, Louisiana. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.
To the Williams Family,
You have my heart felt condolences. I will miss the conversations we had on my visits home.Just know that he is at rest now.No more pain.Now only peace. May he rest with our Plaza Drive angels.
Paula Baskin
April 01, 2016 | Los Angeles, CA
Shelia you and your family have my deepest sympathy god is in charge and will watch over us during this time of sorrow. Will be praying for you and your family
Judy Johnson
April 01, 2016 | Collierville, TN
To Mossie,Mosalind,and Shelia
I am so sorry for your loss but God knows best. I feel that I again have suffered a severe loss also. My family and I are a part of your family always attached at the hip and bonded in christianity. He is the last from the Wilson Settlement but the blood still runs warm and deep. We love you and will always be just a phone call away. My heart is heavy now, my mom, dad,Carol and,and Cleveland are all visiting and watching over us now and forever.
Love...
Zelda Thompson
April 01, 2016 | Gibsland, LA
You are in our thoughts and prayers for comfort during this time. Celebrate his life and know that he is peacefully resting.
Joe & Trenease Knox
April 01, 2016 | Gretna, LA
I will always love you, Daddy. Thank you for everything and for always believing in me when I had no where else to turn. I will miss you forever. I am truly a lost soul now.
Margaret Randall
March 31, 2016 | Waggaman, LA
It is with heart felt sorrow, love and understanding, that we know God make no mistakes. I will also remember how Bro. Cleveland would bring a smile to your face. All of PRBC Members & Brotherhood memories are good ones. Family you are in our prayers. Bro. Donald Geason
Donald Geason
March 31, 2016 | New Orleans,, LA
Mossisland you and your love ones are in my prayers...love you my dear friend..
De-Vetta Lowe
March 30, 2016 | River Ridge, LA
Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. To the family knowing God is there to comfort you in this time of sorrow just cast it all on him he can handle it.Praying for strength today and always.
Charles & Linda Holmes
March 30, 2016 | Harvey, LA
