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Roger Williams Obituary
Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wed. (July 23) at the Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home, LLC, 28 Genesee Street, Geneva. His funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thurs. (July 24) at St. Paul's Full Gospel Baptist Church, 76 E. North Street, Geneva. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Roger's memory to The Roger Williams Memorial Scholarship c/o AAMA, P.O. Box 98, Geneva, NY 14456.
Roger was born April 7, 1962, in Sanford, FL, and was the son of Carrie (Stokes) Williams and the late Charlie Williams, Sr. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1980. Roger went on to SUNY Old Westbury, where he received his B.S. in Busi ness Management in 1985. He worked for NYSEG for 27 years, most recently as a Key Account Manager. Roger was a member, treasurer and past president of African American Men's Association (AAMA), NAACP, NYSBUA (Um pire's Association District 5 baseball), Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Roch ester as a mentor, and Finger Lakes Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 823. He enjoyed cooking, especially grilling, fishing, golfing and camping. Roger found the most joy when spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by all.
Roger is survived by his loving wife of 20 years Bonnie (Mann) Williams of Geneva; mother Carrie Williams of Geneva; brothers Charlie (Mary Louise) Williams, Jr. of Webster, Donald J. Williams of Bronx, Ronnie D. Stokes of Houston, Texas and Ted Williams of Syracuse; sisters Lillian (Sam) Collins of Geneva and Gwen (Lee) Collins of Geneva; sisters-in-law Vicki Reeder of Geneva, Donna Belanger of Geneva and Linda (Jay) Langley of Ovid; a host of nieces and nephews who he inspired and mentored throughout their lives and who looked up to and admired him.
He is predeceased by his father Charlie Williams, Sr. and sister Barbara Johnson.
Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.palmfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Williams
Anne Feligno/Brown
July 29, 2014
Bonnie, So sad to hear of your loss. I know too well the loss of young member of the family. May the sweet memories of your life together,carry you over all the rough waters that lie ahead. The Lyceum Club.
July 25, 2014
Dear Gwen.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I've been told what a wonderful person he was. Thoughts and prayers go to you and your family at this time.
Emma
July 24, 2014
Bonnie so very sorry to hear about the passing of such a wonderful man as Roger. He was a beacon to this community and especially for the youth of Geneva. May his light keep shining in this community. RIP Roger
Chrissie (Fleming) Plate
July 24, 2014
Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear about Roger's passing. You are in my thoughts.
Leroy Carter
July 24, 2014
all of you have my prayer may GOD forever keep you safe in this times
zell ellis
July 23, 2014
Bonnie we had great time with you both when we got together roger was the most involve and caring person and he kept softball alive as long as he could we will miss him but no were close then your love for him I'm so sorry
Phillip Brown
July 23, 2014
Bonnie I'm sadden to here of Rogers passing he was a great guy and will be missed
July 23, 2014
Bonnie and the Williams Family - During these difficult times one never knows the appropriate thing to say to comfort you. Please know that Geneva Community will miss Roger's leadership. I have to believe that there is an after life and Roger is now with Mr. Charlie ( Roger's father ). God bless / Robert Woody and Family (Gainesville, Florida)
Sherrill B. (Squeakie) Reid
July 23, 2014
To Bonnie & The Williams Family.
Words can not express how I am feeling right now.
Roger was a GREAT man to know, and that anyone would want as a FRIEND. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
July 23, 2014
Bonnie - Roger was a wonderful student and an even better boss! With a sad heart but wonderful memories, I send love and prayers. Pam
John Schading
July 23, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember playing baseball with Roger on Garden Street in Geneva when we were young. Roger was always ready to play and always had a smile. He was a good man, a good friend and will be missed.
Dawn Kapp
July 23, 2014
Bonnie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Roger was a wonderful man and loved you dearly. He will be missed by all that knew him. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Dawn and Mike Kapp
July 22, 2014
Bonnie our prayers are with you, we are so sorry!
Much love,
Shelly, Jeff, Jacob, Emily & Brody
Karen & Darren
July 22, 2014
Another one gone to soon. Roger was such a nice guy, he will be missed by many.
suzanne (Bedell) Smith
July 22, 2014
Bonnie so sorry for your loss
Barbara Miller
July 22, 2014
Lillian and family,
May your memories of your brother guide you through the next few days. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don & Cheryl Reynolds
July 22, 2014
We will miss you. Rest in peace.
Michael Hatfield
July 22, 2014
I don't know that I've ever met a better man.
Chris & Luke McKinney
July 22, 2014
Today we light this candle, a symbol of the eternal light that you were to friends, family and especially to your loving wife Bonnie.
CHRIS CARLSON
July 21, 2014
ROGER, YOU WERE TRULY A MAN YOUR FAMILY COULD BE PROUD OF. I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND,
CHRIS CARLSON
July 21, 2014
ROGER, YOU WERE THE BEST!!!!!
July 21, 2014
We will miss Roger in our marketing and sales team at NYSEG. Always willing to help out, always a good friend. May God bless his family with peace and beautiful memories. Sue Westphal, NYSEG Lancaster office.
mark abraham
July 21, 2014
Roger was truly a blessing from God...He will never be forgotten...GHS class 1980
Tracy Gilbert
July 21, 2014
Rest in Peace Roger- You were a great guy and will be missed. Condolences to the family
Karen O'Brien
July 21, 2014
Roger was an inspiration to all of us that worked with him over 20 some years.He was a man we all looked up to and he was a pleasure to work with. He was so admired for how he lived his life and for how he loved his family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Bonnie, and you know Roger's NYSEG family will always be there for you.
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