Glenn Williams

WILLIAMS Glenn Williams, age 59, a longtime Norwalk resident, died of heart failure on Sunday, September 7, 2003. Born on August 22, 1944 in Amite, La., he was a son of the late Otis and Mattie Brumfield Williams. Mr. Williams was the president of G. Williams Associates, LLC, and independent consulting practice. He was a former board member on the Connecticut Unemployment Security Board of Review and a product manager at American Can Co. He was a founding member of New Vision International Ministries, where he served as an Elder. He was formerly a member and Deacon of Grace Baptist Church in Norwalk. Mr. Williams was a social and political activist and community leader. He was involved in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Alcoholics Anonymous, John Harris Boxing Club, Tres Dias, Communications Art Collective, SPARC, Ward C District Committee. He participated in Norwalk Public Schools Mentoring Program, African American Parents Association, and was instrumental in bringing the Character Education Program to Norwalk public schools. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barbara F. Williams of Norwalk; two daughters, Antoinette R. Williams and Patrina G. Williams, both of Norwalk; a sister, Minnie Williams Johnson of Louisiana; and a host of other relatives. Calling hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2003, at New Vision International Ministries, 130 Gregory Street, Bridgeport. The funeral will be held at New Life Christian Fellowship, 65 Tokeneke Road, Darien, on Saturday, September 13, 2003, at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to New Vision International Ministries, 130 Gregory Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604, in memory of Glenn Williams. Arrangements entrusted to BAKER FUNERAL SERVICES, 84 SOUTH MAIN STREET, NORWALK.