Sidney-Williams-Obituary

Sidney B. Williams Jr.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

1935 - 2024

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WILLIAMS, Sidney B., Jr.of Kalamazoo, MIKalamazoo, Michigan and the world bid farewell to a true beacon of strength, courage, and integrity, Sidney Bartholomew Williams, Jr. Sid, as he was fondly known, was a remarkable man who rose from the depths of segregation to become a history making...

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To the Williams Family: Please accept my belated condolence on Sidney's passing. No adjective can justly describe him. His accomplishments both professionally and personal are outstanding. I have written an article on Sidney in the NYSBA Journal-Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Journal, 2025, Vol. 36, No 2 Sincerely, James A. Johnson Esq. www.JamesAJohnsonEsq.com

I grew up two houses down from Mr. Williams and his family. I was in awe of him as a child - a football star (what my childhood brain most appreciated), a lawyer, a leader, and a gentle giant. Turns out, I only knew 1/100th of all of the amazing ways that Mr. Williams served his family and his community. He will be missed by many I am certain, but his excellence lives on with Mrs. Williams, their two sons (Marty and Chris, my childhood friends) and their families.

I knew Sid as a consummate professional , very active with AIPLA , which is where we interacted over a number of years . Rest well .

Prayers up for the Williams Family. As difficult as it is, please take some comfort as time passes along knowing that your dad, husband, and grandfather was a great man, who fulfilled his divine assignment while here with us on this side of the earth plane. God bless! Amen!

So fortunate to have worked for such a fine man. Only good memories of our years together at The Upjohn Company where I was a Legal Secretary. Sid set a high bar for courtesy and ethics in the workplace. Also cannot forget those red suspenders!

Dear Carolyn & Family, Sid is no longer with you, but leaves thoughts in your hearts, impresses of kind acts, and loving words. May Happy Memories bring you Brighter days. Regards,

Dear Williams family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I will always remember Mr Williams as one of the kindest, classiest, most incredible human beings I´ve had the pleasure of knowing. Holding you all in my heart Love, Meg McCarthy

Kalamazoo and America will miss Sid. A true example of a great citizen and human being.

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