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Drayton Williams Obituary
October 15, 1930 - August 23, 2021
Columbus, Georgia - SSG (Ret) Drayton Williams passed away Monday at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center at the age of 90.
Born in Lykesland, SC, Mr. Williams was the son of the late Elizabeth Williams. He retired from the U.S. Army after over 20 years of service. He also retired from Civil Services at Ft. Benning, GA. A very devout member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, he was a member of the Ushers, Brotherhood and Culinary Ministries. He was a life member of DAV Chapter 56, American Legion Post 267 and a Mason. Other than his mother, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gracie Brown Williams and all of his siblings.
Survivors include four daughters, Hannah Williams Golding, Eudora Williams, Karen Williams Bonner and Freda Williams all of Columbus; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren; his godchildren, Jasmine Williams, Andrew, Roderick, Cornelius Shepherd and Rickey Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
SSG Retired Williams will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park during a Two O'clock PM Homegoing Celebration on Sunday, August 29, 2021 officiated by Pastor David Stallion of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Full Military Honors will be accorded by the U.S. Army Honor Guards. Visitation is Saturday 12:00 til 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at progressivefuneralhome.com
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