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Allen hammond
October 28, 2020
Sure loved Mr Williams I'm so sorry to hear of his passing I am thankful for the times we talked.mr Williams rest in heavenly peace.im sorry this is so late.prayers to his family and friends.
Paul W. Beals, PhD
July 10, 2013
Dr. Gene Williams' messages at Tennessee District Prime Time were greatly appreciated. Also, his ministry at the Ichthus Church of the Nazarene in India were warmly received.
July 10, 2013
Dear Joyce,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your precious husband and friend. You were a such a beautiful example of God's love; each for the other and both for the Lord! May Psalms 27:13 bring you comfort and strength in the days ahead. "I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." Our love, David and Cheryl Roland, Northeastern Indiana District
Joni (Walker) Coen
July 8, 2013
Dear William's family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. Their are a lot of memories of Pastor. The one that sticks out to me, is seeing him play softball. The comment he made was you didn't know an old man could move. I liked getting those hugs and seeing that smile on his face. He was a blessing for many. I'm glad he was apart of my life. I love all of you!
Roger Roberts
July 8, 2013
I appreciated Gene as a pastor colleague of another downtown Wichita church, and Gene and Joyce greatly encouraged us during a difficult time in our ministry
Don and Pat Sailing
July 6, 2013
To the Williams family......Pastor Williams was absolutely one of the most influential people in our lives as a young married couple, and even now, as Grandparents. We owe him more than words can express. He will be missed.....never forgotten.
July 6, 2013
We join with so many other people thinking of you during this time of change, remembering and grief. love, Dan & Jy Bowman and son, Skyler. Melbourne Beach, Florida
Jeff & Jeanne Dreiling
July 6, 2013
Williams Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jenette Robinson
July 6, 2013
I always enjoyed Gene when he came home to Tabernacle to preach as he always had a mighty word to say for the Lord. Joyce may God grant you peace during this difficult time. My prayers are with you & the family.
July 6, 2013
Joyce & Family, I am the better for knowing Dr. Williams
Steven L. Jones
Rev Freeman J. Hamrick
July 6, 2013
Joyce and family: You have our thoughts and prayers during these hours. Brother Gene was a great witness for His Lord. I became acquainted with him many years ago while working with the Nazarene Youth in Bible Quizzing. He was a great worker in the Kingdom.
Dan & Donna Rickords
July 5, 2013
We have many precious memories of Pastor Williams over the span of 19 years while we attended First Church of the Nazarene in Wichita. My favorite memory is of a Christmas Eve family Communion service he led (when our girls were quite young) that was especially meaningful. As he prayed for each of us, it was evident he was praying from his heart. We were blessed. He will be greatly missed.
Jill Champley
July 5, 2013
Joyce and family, So sorry to hear the news. I will always cherish the fun times we had as neighbors across the pond! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 5, 2013
May of 1981, Rev.Dr. Williams conducted the last services for my 31 yr old nephew unexpectedly called home. I've never forgotten this, he brought such hope and comfort with his service that day. He made no assumptions of his piety for he hadn't known my nephew, but he knew his God and he knew His mercy, and his words have been a comfort to me all these many years. I wish you that comfort now. He was a fine servent of God.
Jack/Joyce Shankel
July 5, 2013
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant....enter thou into the joys of the Lord." Matt. 25:21 We are praying for you Joyce. God loves you and so do we.
Tammie Bowdel
July 5, 2013
Joyce, you and all of the family are in my prayers. Praise God for a life well lived and for the many lives he touched. The loss of Gene on this Earth is heartbreaking but when I think of him going home to our Lord and Savior I can't help but be content knowing that he is at peace.
Love in Christ, Tammie Bowdel and family
Jo Ann Baugh
July 4, 2013
Joyce, Love and prayers to you and your family. No more pain and suffering, he is home and has heard those words "Well done my good and faithful servant"..Oh what a home coming he is having. He will be missed.
Ginny Benson
July 4, 2013
My heartfelt sympathy to the family of Gene. So glad my son and I got to talk to him last September at the anniversary celebrations. So glad for that last hug from my Trevecca classmate as well as my pastor
for many years. What a legacy he's left in so many areas.
July 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in the loss of your loved one, and our friend and colleague. Mack & Shirley Clark
Heath Thompson
July 3, 2013
We love you and the family we no had it is hard to see are love ones go but we no that they are Gods arms he is watching them for us
Ron and June Robinson
July 3, 2013
Our prayers are with each of you during this most difficult time. We were so privileged to be a part of one of Pastor Gene's trips to Israel. We were so blessed because of it. May God comfort and restore, for our God is a very present help in our time of trouble. Sister Joyce, though sometimes the pain may seem unbearable, God will see you through. In prayer, Ron and June, Tabernacle Bible Church.
Kevin Haynes
July 3, 2013
To me, Rev. Williams will always be "the pastor" of the Haynes family. I remember he came to First Church when I was in 2nd or 3rd grade. He went on a choir tour to the Dominican Republic with us. My parents renewed their vows on their 15th anniversary with him officiating. We have graduation pictures taken with him. I remember when he spoke at College Church while I attended MANC. And I'll never forget the eulogy he gave at my Mom's funeral in 2007. He's just always been there. Now I have one more reason to be excited about Heaven. And I'll be praying for his family that I know loved him and misses him terribly. Thanks for loaning him to so many of us for so many years!
Glenda and Steve Gorszczyk, Stacy Lorenz, Sarah Lorenz, and Blake Jackson.
Glenda Lorenz-Gorszczyk
July 3, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories and promises of Heaven can help us cope. Joyce, remembering you and your loved ones today as you celebrate a life well lived and cherish the memories. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Someday, through grace in Jesus, we will all join that Hallelujah Meeting! [hugs] -from Glenda and Steve Gorszczyk, Stacy Lorenz, Sarah Lorenz, and Blake Jackson. [The family that prays together stays together]
Nicole (McMinimy) Windsor
July 3, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for your peace and comfort at this difficult time.
George & Sue Hardage
July 3, 2013
We will miss his presence here, but we will carry the memories with us forever. Every step he took was one more for Jesus & loving others. We love the whole family and lift them up in prayer.
Tim Fain
July 3, 2013
He was truly a hero of the faith and touched many,
many lives including mine. I will always be thankful for his ministry and the privilege of listening to God speak through him for so many years. My condolences to his family and church family. We grieve with you
Judy Cavender
July 3, 2013
Uncle Gene, I cannot thank you enough for baptizing Mike and me several years ago and presiding over my Father's funeral in 2008. You were always my "favorite" uncle. You will be missed but I know you are celebrating eternal life with our heavenly Father. Tell Memaw Ethel I love her and miss her.
Karla & Larry Kibbe
July 3, 2013
Dear Joyce & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss but Earth's loss is Heaven's gain.Pastor Gene was our hero and we will cherish our memories of him forever. Just the other day we found a picture of Pastor and Larry grilling hamburgers together for a church function.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe Burnette
July 3, 2013
Pastor Williams was always a great inspiration to me and my family. He will be missed but know he is rejoicing with the Angels in Heaven.
leon darnell
July 3, 2013
My condolences to Gene Williams' family. He'll never be forgotten.
Cindy Baldwin
July 3, 2013
Wichita has lost a true Champion for The Lord in Gene Williams. But, thinking of him being free and without illness in the arms of our Lord makes me smile. Gene was a connector for all denominations in Wichita and his impact on others has changed the lives of thousands in the Kingdom. Prayers for Joyce and Gene's wonderful Family. May God Bless them as they carry on his Heritage.
Annie & Harvey Garrett
July 2, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
July 2, 2013
We are so sorry to hear this news, but we know Bro. Gene is rejoicing in heaven. We will never forget your love & encouragement to us as Tom managed the AFR station in Wichita. We are praying for you, Joyce & all of your family. May God comfort you during this time. Thanks again for loving us. We have never forgoten you & we never will. Love, Tom,Teresa,Abby & Andy Sullivan (Colorado Springs, CO with KTLF 90.5 radio)
July 2, 2013
God Bless you Sis. Joyce and family. We love you and will continue to lift you up in prayer.
Roberto & Traci Garcia
(Tabernacle Bible Church)
Doug & Sherry Richards
July 2, 2013
May God bless you and your family. Cherish the wonderful memories.
Theresa Hoyt
July 2, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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