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Rev. Charles Williams age 78, passed away March 7, 2020 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. The son of the late Rev. David Williams, Sr., and Etta Ford Williams, Charles attended Public Schools in Alachua County, and was a member of 1st Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. He was employed as a Truck Drive until his retirement.
Rev. Williams is survived by his wife, Margie Williams, Gainesville, FL, children, Charles Williams, Jr. (Jackie), George Jones, III, (Janice), both of Atlanta, GA, Mark Williams, Gainesville, FL Undra Johnson, Cannonsburg, PA, Jerimiah Jones (Sherian), High Springs, FL, Alexis Williams, Dallas, TX, siblings, Earl Williams, Sandy Williams (Terry), Cora Jenkins, all of Gainesville, FL, sixteen grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Funeral Services for Rev. Williams will be held 11:00am., Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Female Protective Temple, Apostle Frank Clifton, Eulogist; burial will follow Rutledge Cemetery, Gainesville, FL. Arrangements entrusted to Chestnut Funeral Home, 18 N.W. 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL.
Rev. Williams will repose in the Chestnut Memorial Chapel on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm, and on Saturday at the Temple from 10:00am until the hour of Service. Family and friends are asked to meet on Saturday at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Williams, 5324 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL at 10:15 am to form the Cortege.
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Lee Warren
March 19, 2020
After knowing Charles and his family all my life
he will be missed. My condolences goes out to the family.
Lee Earl Warren & family
MOODY WILLIAMS
March 15, 2020
Alexis (kids), be strong during for each other, but do know family and friends are here for you all, just call upon.
Take it one day at a time, know this is an entire process, so learn to manage the emotional roller coasters, it's the best way to ride this horrible wave.
PRAYING FOR STRENGTH AND COMFORT
Love You All
Alyssa
March 15, 2020
He was my favorite grandfather I loved with all my heart
Beverly Cray Griffin
March 15, 2020
We love you and the family from James and Estella Cray and family
March 14, 2020
Sorry about the loss of your dear love one Margie.My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.It is good to have known such a nice person. Alene Mayberry and Family
Alene Mayberry
March 14, 2020
Sorry about the loss of your dear love one Margie.It is good to have known him for years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Alene Mayberry and Family
Alene Mayberry
March 14, 2020
Sorry for the loss of your dear love one Margie will be praying for you at this sad hour lots of love to and for you.
March 13, 2020
Margie and Mark...You are in my thoughts and prayers. I really enjoyed speaking to Mr. Williams at the bank. I loved hearing about all of the grandchildren. He will be missed.
Roxanne Thomason
Doris Cunningham Browm
March 13, 2020
Earl my blessings and prayers are with you and the family. Weeping endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.
March 13, 2020
Earl & Family our thoughts and prayers a with you
Regina Williams
March 12, 2020
Sister Margie and the Williams Family, sincere sympathy to you on your loss. May your memories bring you joy in your time of grief. He will be missed.
Sister Regina Williams & Family
Linda Ellis
March 12, 2020
WITH GOD BLESSING FOR YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Eric and Yolanda Hankerson
March 12, 2020
Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal!
To Margie and The Boys (Jeremiah and Mark):
We will miss the good times we have shared with your husband and father. Oftentimes, Charles and Eric shared friendly banter about the Seminoles vs. the Gators. We will miss that! Both are die hard fans of their respective teams. Most of all, we will miss Charles' phenomenal presence and wit. We were very proud and extremely blessed to know him. We pray that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding and comprehension, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Lovingly,
Keyonna Brown
March 12, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Portia Butler
March 12, 2020
i will truly miss the stories you use to tell me about long ago. Rest on Rev..
Ross Brothers' Family
March 12, 2020
Heartfelt Condolences
Dominique Nobles
March 12, 2020
Rest In Paradise Charles
Dominique Nobles
March 12, 2020
Rest In Paradise Charles
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