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Sylvester Williams Jr.

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Sylvester Williams Jr. obituary, 1949-2019, Reading, PA

BORN

1949

DIED

2019

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247 Penn Street

Reading, Pennsylvania

Sylvester Williams Obituary

?Sylvester "Gooda" Williams, Jr., 70, of Reading passed away Wednesday October 30, 2019 in Tower Health Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Reading on January 30, 1949 a son of the late Sylvester and Lillian (Allison) Williams. Gooda was employed by Reading Hospital in Custodial department for 40 years working until his health declined. He was a member of Bethel A.M.E. , member of Berks Lodge #47, and son of American Legion #962. Surviving are his children; Sylvester C. Williams, Nedra Williams, and Monae Williams all of Reading, his siblings; Sylvia and her husband Robert Lazard, Lorriane Williams, Charlene and her husband Drexel Bailey, Darrell Williams, Denise Williams, Pamela Williams all of Reading, 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, Goddaughter Anita Baker and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. Gooda was predeceased by his 2 brothers; Clarence Williams and David L. Williams. Home Going Services will be Wednesday November 6, 2019at 11am in Bethel A.M.E., 330 W Windsor St., Reading. Burial to follow in Charles Evans Cemetery. Viewing will be 9-11am in the church. Theo C Auman Funeral Home, Reading is honored to serve the family. Please pay respects at www.theocauman.com

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Published by Reading Eagle from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2019.

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Valerie Haynes-Booth

November 6, 2019

May God give you comfort & peace during this time and the days to come.
Sincere sympathy

Tara Prentice

November 6, 2019

Prayers & condolences to the Williams Family.

November 6, 2019

MY GOOD BROTHER AND COMRADE "GOODA" REST ON MUCH LOVE T.C. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Glarneice Green & Norman Pettiford

November 6, 2019

To My Family: So sorry for your loss. Sending Love, Prayers and Condolences.May God continue to bless and keep you all in this time of sorrow. We are truly going to miss Gooda. Just know that you have an Angel watching over you now. keep his memories close to your heart. God Bless.

Michelle Santiago

November 5, 2019

So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences for the Williams family. God bless the family

Rosemary (Tina) Long

November 4, 2019

To the Williams Family,
So sorry to hear of your loved ones passing. Gooda was known and loved by many. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to you all. May you find comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering and is finally at peace. Blessings and love.

Harriet Patterson Key-Jackson

November 4, 2019

Prayers and Heartfelt Condolences to the entire Williams Family. Farewell My"Platinum 49er". A Friend of many 's ,he was. Rest Peacefully.

Cedric Peoples

November 2, 2019

To the WILLIAMS FAMILY, You have my deepest heart broken condolences. Gooda was one of my Best Friends. I will surely miss him. He's with the Lord now like we always talked about. Til we met again. Rest in peace my Brother. Love you Gooda.

Emma Thompson

November 2, 2019

My Sincere Condolences To The Williams Family. I Am Sorry To Hear Gooda Passed Away. Praying for Strength To Help You All Get Through This Difficult Time.

tanya kama

November 2, 2019

Nedra and family

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. Gooda is now free no more pain no more suffering. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. My hear felt condolences being sent to your entire family.

Tanya Kama

Nedra please contact me.

Roger and Danette Davis

November 2, 2019

God Bless You Cousin and Family R.I.P. ✝

Gloria Lynn Smith

November 2, 2019

My Heartfelt Sympathy and Condolences to Sly, Princess, and the Williams family..May Gooda Rest On In Heaven

Duncan family

November 2, 2019

God bless you & your family . He was a great man.

Shona, Mark, Kyniece

November 1, 2019

Uncle Gooda, You are Loved and will be missed! I miss you already, I was always there for you! Thank you so much for all the love you showed me! I will never ever forget you! We loved you, but God loved you more!! Please say Hi too all my Family and Friends!!

R.i.p dad

Nedra Williams

November 1, 2019

Eric and Ella Veal

November 1, 2019

I am sorry for your lost from the Veal Family in Las Vegas!

Leaf's

November 1, 2019

Sly, Princess and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your lost. May you be comforted by the time you were able to share with your dad. You are in are thoughts.

willisj jackson

November 1, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Leon Durham

November 1, 2019

Heartfelt prayers to the entire family. May the Lords blessings love and keep you all through this time of bereavement.

Omika Johnson

October 31, 2019

Prayers and condolences to the Williams Family.

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