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Patrick Williams was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, in accordance to ACTS 2:38, and was filled with the Holy Ghost. In 2005 he was called to preach the word of God based on the Apostolic Doctrine, which he preached from his home. In February 2010, Patrick had open-heart surgery; a surgery of this magnitude typically lasts for ten years, but God gave him fifteen years! Patrick loved and enjoyed spending time with his family, working out with his many friends at the YMCA, and blasting his gospel playlist.
Patrick leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 31 years Catherine Jean Williams (Hoover), his mother Corinne Williams of Washington, D.C., his son Patrick Bernard Williams Jr., his daughter Nelika Williams, his son Brandon Williams, his daughters Sharhonda Williams, Kendall Williams, Jacquelyn Williams, and Angela Williams. His sister Yvonne Williams, brother Anthony Williams, his sister Mary Joyce Williams of Washington, D.C., and his incredibly special sister-in-law Mary Hoover. His eleven grandchildren: Jayla Benson, Raekwon McIntosh, Malachi McIntosh, Nolan Williams, Conner Williams, Joshlyn Black, Joshua Black, King Black, Tyce Freeman and our twins Brayden and Kayden Williams; A plethora of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Patrick is preceded in death by his father Authur Williams, and his grandparents Louellen and Marie Williams, and McNeil and Rosa Hunter Grier.
To all our sisters and brothers in Christ, coworkers at Glen Raven, YMCA, and our neighbors in Pinedale, thank you for your well wishes, thoughts, and prayers. God bless you and we the family feel your love!
A graveside service honoring the life of Pastor Patrick Williams will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Anderson Memorial Gardens. Public viewing will be held Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family is at 194 Norfolk Circle, Anderson, SC.
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Mark Asbell
September 18, 2025
One of the kindest and funniest men ever - always smiling, and that laugh I will never forget. Full of joy and never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed at the AAYMCA.
Michelle Kandel
September 18, 2025
He was always a bright spot to my day when I saw him at the Y. He always had a smile, a fist bump and kind word. Such a sweet man. He will be missed terribly here on this earth. Will see him again one day
Mattison T
September 18, 2025
I had the absolute JOY of meeting Pat at the YMCA! He was truly the best. Every time he´d see me he would say his day was better. He always made me laugh but also feel so valued as a human being. Pat treated EVERYONE like family, and he is so so missed. I´m sending my prayers and love to all of his family.
Shirley A Meredith
September 17, 2025
I always looked forward to seeing Patrick each day at the Y to see that smile and hear that laughter. He was such a happy person, especially when his Tigers were playing. You could always find him talking with someone at the Y as he had so many friends. I don´t know if he ever had time to actually work out. I think his workout was carrying that huge backpack of his around. He was never without it. I will always miss him as he was one who touched so many hearts as he really cared about people.
Shirley Meredith ~
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Linda Larkin
September 17, 2025
Patrick brought so much fun and joy to everyone at the Y. He will definitely be missed.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Christy Tripp
September 17, 2025
One of my favorite things about working at the Y was when I´d see Patrick. We´d always share a good laugh and he was such an encouragement to me during a hard time in my life. One time we laughed til we were about in tears because I left work one evening and he was talking to another member (imagine that). The next morning I walked into work and he was standing in the same spot talking to someone else. I said, "you never left." We got a kick out of it and I will always remember that. Everyone that took the time to know him, loved him. I´m so sad knowing he is gone, but I´m grateful that I will see him again one day. I imagine he is standing somewhere in heaven talking to someone right now. God bless his family and all that love him. My deepest condolences.
Christy Tripp
David Trado
September 17, 2025
Pat was my Y friend! He was always dressed "head to toe" in Clemson gear! You could count on that and his "smile", and he loved to talk, especially about sports and Clemson. He´ll be sorely missed by his Y family for sure!!
Sharon Spain
September 16, 2025
The Anderson YMCA will not be the same without Patrick´s warm smile, and his contagious laughter. Patrick brought so much joy and laughter to each and every person he encountered.
His beautiful legacy of kindness and compassion and joyful laughter will continue to be an inspiration for my lifetime. I feel blessed to have had the privilege to befriend such a wonderful person.
Kam Houghtaling
September 16, 2025
Patrick was truly one of my most favorite human beings of all time. His smile had a way of lighting up the room and brightening everyone´s day. His laugh was contagious. His genuine kindness was a gift enjoyed by all. I am forever grateful for the priceless moments we spent conversing at the gym. The Anderson area YMCA will not be the same without his beautiful presence. He will surely be missed.
Monica I
September 16, 2025
I met Patrick through my friends Kam & Sharon at the YMCA. In the short time I knew him, I felt he was the most loving, kind, humble person I ever met. I will miss his wonderful laugh & the hugs he had for all. He will be sorely missed by all of us.
David Scott
September 16, 2025
Pat was the "mayor" of the YMCA. He always had a smile on his face and took the time to talk with us with kindness and humor. Pat enjoyed talking about his family, Clemson Tigers and Michael Jordan. You could always tell where Pat was at the Y by the sounds of laughter as he made his rounds chatting with friends and new acquaintances. I think we all considered Pat a friend and he will be truly missed.
Michael McMinn
September 16, 2025
I met Patrick at the Anderson YMCA. Always had a smile on his face. Everyone in the morning gave him a hard time because they said he talked more than working out. My nickname for him was KD because he looked like Kevin Hart. KD was for Kevins Daddy. I will miss you, my friend. MM
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