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Alvin Williams Obituary
Alvin Reid Williams, 82, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 14, 2011 after a long battle with COPD and pneumonia. Alvin was born March 18, 1929 in Matthews, NC to the late J.E. and Macie Hooks Williams. He spent his entire life in Matthews, NC and was a graduate of Matthews High School Class of 1948. He married Venetia Truesdale of Camden, SC in 1948 and enjoyed 63 years of marriage with his loving wife. He was a Duke Power employee for 35 years. Upon retirement in 1986 he enjoyed his time with his family, gardening and visiting the mountains of NC. He was a longtime member of Matthews Presbyterian Church.
Alvin was preceeded in death by his brothers, J.E. Williams Jr., Turner Williams and sister Ellen W. Zeitler. He is survived by his wife; son, Alan Williams (Kathy); son, David Williams (Piper); son, William Williams; daughter, Carol W. Pettigrew (Greg); brother, J.B. Williams (Jean) of TN; and sisters, Lillian W. Bussells of TX, Mary W. Miller (Pete) of SC, Linda W. Forbis (Richard) of NC, and Patricia W. Aycoth (James) of NC. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Bobby and Macie Summer Williams, Lauren and Jaime Pettigrew, Joshua Matus (Tiffany) and the apple of his eye, great-grandson, Isaac Matus.
Funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 19 at Lowe Funeral Home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Rd., Matthews, NC 28105 with visitation following. Pastor Paul Saleeby will be officiating, along with Emily Owen, Assoc. Pastor of Matthews Presbyterian Church. Alvin will be deeply missed by his family and friends. The family is especially grateful to Presbyterian Hospice who made it possible for him to complete his life at home with his family. Special thanks are given to neighbors and friends, Ted Caudle, Jack and Linda Crozier, Edith Roper, Pat and Joy Saine, Maggie Fazio, Benji and Pam White, Bruce Abercrombie, Keith and Gail Rhodes, Raymond and Holly Draughn, Bill Little, Alix Von Cramon, favorite cousin and buddy Ross Williams (Anita), and numerous others who loved Alvin.
Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care, 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204 or Matthews Presbyterian Church, 207 West John Street, Matthews NC 28105.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alvin Williams
December 14, 2012
Have a candle lit today beside our picture together. I love and miss you Dad, I have all the love and care from over the years to remain in my heart and soul. Thanks for telling Pastor Paul I really wasn't too much trouble when I was feeding you the potato soup in the rehab! I got a big chuckle out of that. Behave up there and I will see you someday. Carol
December 14, 2012
Have a candle lit beside our picture together today Daddy, missing you but all the years of love and care will forever remain in my heart and soul. Remember when I brought you potato soup in the rehab and Pastor Paul came to visit while I was feeding you. You told him 'Carol really wasn't that much trouble' Thanks for emblishing that one Daddy, guess some homemade potato soup can go a long way. I love you Daddy hope you are behaving up there. Will see you someday, Carol
Geri Stanley
December 20, 2011
Our family was richly blessed by the time we all shared together. My dad always looked forward to the arrival of Alvin and Venetia when they visited in Camden. Alvin was not only family but a good friend. My father did not feel comfortable driving in Charlotte so he would take me to Alvin and Venetia and Alvin made sure I arrived back on campus safely. Alvin had so many good qualities and will surely be missed by our family.
Thank you for all the wonderful years.
Alix von Cramon
December 20, 2011
Carol told me before Alvin passed that he said "I am ready to go home." This one statement of his had me reflect on my relationship with the Williams family. Long ago when Carol and I became close friends she would bring me home to her house where Alvin and Venetia lived on Williams Rd. My first memory is how I loved both of their names! The precious memories, never forgotten, are how they always made me feel at home, a stranger in a foreign land having moved to America and learning English. I learned "Southern" through the Williams family and all about tomatoes, lima beans, corn bread and sweetened ice tea. Alvin will always live in my heart. Sending love and peace to all of the Williams family, Alix von Cramon
Margaret Gottfried
December 19, 2011
I was so glad Uncle Alvin made his one trip across the Mason-Dixon Line to come to Ohio. He was one very special Uncle. What stories he could tell. Never forgotten and always will be missed.
December 19, 2011
I remember him as a friendly neighbor and a sweet man. It was nice to talk to him as I walked down Williams Rd. the last couple of years with my babies. My prayers for the family.
-Dana Peele, Matthews Presbyterian Church
December 19, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you Venitia and your family. Memories to be cherished and shared with grandchildren keep our loved ones alive in our heart.
Dianne Benton
Doug Burns
December 19, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Alvin. I've been walking down Williams Road for the past 16 years and always spoke with Alvin if he was out in the yard or on the porch. He always had a good story to share about growing up on Williams Rd or he would show me his impressive tomatoes. I truly enjoyed our conversations. Hope you can find comfort in family and friends.
Lillian Bussells
December 19, 2011
I have so many memories over so many years of my brother and his many kindnesses to me. I loved him and will miss him deeply. I especially will miss him coming to my back door with a basket load of vegetables and stories of when we were small.
December 18, 2011
Please accept out sincere sympathy at this time of sorrow.
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