Joseph Williams

1936 - 2021

Joseph Williams
April 28, 1936 - May 3, 2021
Newburgh, New York
Joseph Williams, at the age of 85, entered into a peaceful rest on May 3, 2021 at The Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, Newburgh, NY.
He was born on April 28, 1936 in Sunflower, Mississippi to the late Rev. Sylvester and Minnie Williams. He resided in Mississippi until in 1953, he moved to Lake Wales, FL where he met and married Jeanette Young on June 13, 1955. Born to this union were five children.
In 1956 they moved to Newburgh, NY. In 1957, Joseph became a member with All Nations Church of the Living God, Newburgh, NY under the leadership of the late Bishop Virginia Bowman. He was ordained Elder, November 28, 1967 by Bishop I. W. Hamilton, Glorious Church of God in Christ. In 1972, Rev. Williams was appointed Pastor of All Nations Church of the Living God and Sunday School Superintendent. On November 7, 1995, he was consecrated into the office of Bishop. Bishop Williams obtain certifications in Theology Biblical studies from Mid-Hudson Bible Institute. During his 40 years of Pastoral Ministry, this Great Man of God brought many to know Christ and had a passion for teaching God's word. He fought the fight with faith and endurance.
Also, in 1957 Joseph attended Roberts Mechanical School in New York, NY, where he obtained his certification in Welding and Mechanics. In 1958 he started his own auto body shop, J & J Auto Body Shop. His natural mechanical ability, resourcefulness, strong determination and hard work help his success. He retired at the age of 75.
Knowing Bishop heard these words "Well done my good and faithful servant", left to cherish his memory and legacy: loving wife, Jeanette Williams; daughters: Joyce (Charl) McRae and Jerrian Williams of Newburgh; son, Pastor Jerome (Audrey) Williams of Newburgh; son/grandson, Jason (Elizabeth) Blackwell; sister, Minnie Lou Taylor of Memphis, TN; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; hosts of cousins, nieces, nephews, church family, friends and many lives he touched throughout the community. Bishop Williams was predeceased by parents, Rev. Sylvester and Minnie Williams; stepmom, Fannie Williams; son, Joseph Williams Jr.; daughter, Jeanita Williams; brothers: Pete, Isaac, Sylvester, Lawrence and Otis Williams; sisters: Mary Williams, Roxie Luckett, and Ethel Aldridge.
Rev. Williams will have a Walkthrough from 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, May 14th at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 76 First Street, Newburgh, NY. Homegoing Celebration will be at 11 a.m. at the church. (Face Mask and Social Distancing REQUIRED). Interment is at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Middlehope, NY.
Professional services entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home, 259 Walsh Ave., new Windsor, NY 12553. "Committed To Being The Very Best" Call us anytime 569-1233.