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J.D. Williams Obituary

WILLIAMS, "BILLY" J.D., 62 Raiford - July 30, 2006: Rev. "Billy" J.D. Williams, Age 62 of Raiford, died at his home after a long illness. He was the son of the late Willie and Ella Mae Williams. He was born in Sanderson. He graduated from Baker County High School. He retired as a production Engineer with Insteel Wire Products in Sanderson. He was an ordained minister for the last 25 years, where he was pastor of Cedar Creek Church where he was a member. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by a son David Williams.He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years: Dianne Anderson Williams of Raiford; 1 Daughter: Stasi McKenzie of Raiford; 3 sons: Jeffery Williams and Timmy Williams both of Raiford, and Danny Williams of Perry; 2 Brothers: Bobby Williams and Wayne Williams both of Raiford; 3 Foster Brothers: Sammy Grubbs of Perry; David Grubbs of Pendleton S. C. and Tommy King of Biloxi, Miss; 1 Sister: Janice Grubbs of Pendleton, S.C.; 10 Grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 P. M. in the Cedar Creek Church near Sanderson with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Turner Cemetery near the church. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p. m. Tuesday evening. Arrangements are under the care of ARCHER FUNERAL HOME, INC., Lake Butler.

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Published by Gainesville Sun from Aug. 1 to Aug. 2, 2006.

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Marsha Staggers

August 2, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Diana (Griffis) Crawford

August 1, 2006

Dianne and Family,



I'm so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.



God Bless

August 1, 2006

Sister Dianne & Family:

Our Hearts & Prayers go out to each of you during this time of grief. God is the God of all Comfort and the Father of all mercies. We will never forget the Wonderful Times we enjoyed being part of the Cedar Creek Church & Brother Billy preaching my Mother's Funeral. I thank God One Day we will all be together Never to be separated again! We Love each and everyone. May God Bless & Keep you always in his Great Love, Roy & Gayle Crews

Lavon Eddins

August 1, 2006

You have my sincere sympathy and condolences. I have fond memories of when Charlie and I went to Cedar Creek. May God Bless you.

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