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Charles Williams Obituary
MANSFIELD: Charles Michael "Michael Muhammad" Williams, 63, passed this life on Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Ohio State University Medical Center from injuries in an accident that happened at his home a week earlier.
Mr. Williams was born on Friday, June 20, 1952 to the late Fred F. and Addie (Givens) Williams, Sr. in Mansfield and was a life resident. He was employed with the General Motors/CPC plant retiring in 2006 after 33 years of service. Mike was a well-known local artist who painted murals for churches, public and private entities can be seen around the city and throughout Ohio.
Mike is survived by his wife: Catherine "Cathy"; son: Ryheem (Jessica) Williams, Mansfield; daughter: Vanessa McElwain, Atlanta, Georgia; granddaughter: Ziya Williams; grandson: Elijah Williams, Mansfield; four sisters: Mary (Jay) Alice Douglas and Debra (Tim) Holt, Mansfield, Kim (Mario) Perkins-Brown, Cleveland, and Valerie Courts-Williamson, Chicago, Illinois; three brothers: Fred F. Williams, Jr., Mansfield, David Williams, Cleveland, and David Courts, Chicago; and special friends: Paul and Veronika Beard, Columbus.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at 12:00 noon in Mid- Ohio Conference Center at 890 West Fourth Street with Student Minister Donell Muhammad officiating. Friends may call at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center beginning at 11:00 a.m. till time of service. Interment will be in Mansfield Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at their home from 3-5 p.m. daily till day of service.
Friends are invited to leave words of comfort at www.williamsfuneralservices.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gloria Wright Thomas
December 29, 2015
With sympathy in the loss of your love one.
December 28, 2015
we the Perkins family extend our condolence and my GOD bless you and keep you.
Danny Bowles
December 28, 2015
I send my condolences to the family and friends. We go back a long way, back in Sam's poolroom days. We've had some good times. He'll never be forgotten.
Steve Proctor
December 27, 2015
While I never had the honor of knowing Mr. Williams, I have the pleasure of knowing his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. My prayers to all his family in this very difficult time of tremendous loss.
Charlotte Robertson
December 27, 2015
To the Williams family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mike I am praying for God to give you strength in this trying time. I last seen Mike on a bus trip to Washington DC we had a great time had a very pleasant personality he Will be missed.
Barbara Simms
December 27, 2015
Prayer, Sympathy & Love
Barbara Simms Family
Joel & Gail Steigerwalt
December 26, 2015
We knew Mike and loved him as our brother. Words cannot express our deep sorrow. Our hearts are broken. We know Cathy as a strong woman & know she will overcome this incredible loss.We will keep you in our prayers, along with Ryheem, Jessica, Ziya and Elijah.
December 26, 2015
Debbie, I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, I will keep you the family in prayer.
December 25, 2015
I had the opportunity to meet him once or twice, always a gentlemen. Will be missed. Pansy
Yanette Feagin
December 25, 2015
I am going to really miss my uncle. He had the best smile, tone of voice anybody could ever get.
Vivian(Peaches) Roberts
December 25, 2015
To the Williams family in this very sad time in your life may all your memories be cherished.RIP
Donna Sue Taylor
December 24, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of your father, husband, grandpa and brother. God bless you during this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judith Lopez
December 24, 2015
Larry and I are deeply saddened by Mike's passing and are sending our condolences and prayers to the family. We'll miss you Mike.
Melissa Matthews
December 24, 2015
I send my condelences and prayers and love to the Williams family. Uncle Mike will be deeply missed.
December 24, 2015
Jut a nice pleasant person in the years I knew while working at G M. I always considered him as a friend. Bill McCartney. Ashland,Ohio
Tammie Phillips
December 24, 2015
May your hearts soon be overflowing with the wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Your Chicago family is praying for you to have peace and strength during this difficult time.
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