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1934
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2020
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Aaron Williams, Obituary
Mr. Williams was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and Allen University with a Bachelor in History.
Aaron was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was an educator in the Spartanburg County Public School System for more than fifteen years.
Mr. Williams was a dedicated leader in his home church, First Worship, where he served as Chairman of the Board of Divinity Care for over twenty years.
Survivors include: his wife of sixty-four years, Gertrude Cooper Williams; sister, Gertrude R. Patterson; sons, Livorno H. (Shirley) Williams, Keith H. (Sherry) Williams, Christopher C. (Charlise) Williams, Milon D. (Linda) Williams and Aldoplhus L. Williams all of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Thyais, Brandon, Natasha, Bailey, Lakesha, Christan, Sheniqua, Christopher, Ashley, Chandler, Jasmine, Milon, Devin, Caigan, Sierra, Darrius, "LA" and Kelona; great-grandchildren; great, great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by: his beautiful daughter, Felicia E. Bailey; and two brothers, Willie Richardson and Wesley Richardson.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 12:00 noon at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC.
Graveside Services will be held on Saturday November 21, 2020 at 12:00 noon at the Piney Grove Cemetery, 433 Piney Grove Rd., Columbia, SC 29210.
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Sandra cayruth
November 19, 2020
A very nice man he loved working with the Columbia Family to make sure we had a wonderful Family Reunion. You will truly be missed. Take your rest Aaron tell my Mother in love Janette Cayruth we miss her so much.
Christine R Burton
November 19, 2020
My favorite Uncle was more like a big brother. He was always interested in fast beautiful cars. He loved watching car races. Aaron will be missed by his family. He was active in family, church and community affairs.
We love you but God loves you best! See you in the morning!
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