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Alton Williams Obituary
He was born in Akron, Ohio, where he lived most of his life. Alton was a loving father, brother, uncle, friend and companion. He will be deeply missed.
Preceded in death by parents, V.O. and Annie McKinnie; mother, Mary Brown; father, Thomas Williams; brothers, Wayne Williams and Thomas Williams; he is survived by children, Alton Jr. (mother Milena Philips), Olivia, Rebekah, Nicholas Williams (mother Lisa Williams); 10 brothers; 13 sisters; special extended family, Crystal, Tarneishka, Yahwshaua King, Tiona, Darren Howard, Josephine Patten, all of Akron; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Viewing service Friday, August 28 at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, 9 to 10 a.m. Memorial service Saturday, August 29 at 1 p.m. at Community Holiness Church in Barberton, Pastor Kenneth Cheatham offiicating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to 420 S. Vanburen Apt. C, Barberton, OH 44203.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alton Williams
Tiffany Bacon(Cheatham)
August 29, 2009
Olivia, Rebekah, Nicholas;
We're so sorry to learn of your loss, and will keep you in our prayers. I don't know that I have the right words for you, but I will offer encouragement, as I am walking the road you're on. I pray that through your grief, you find joy in knowing that your father will receive his reward. I also pray that you begin to see his triumph here on Earth, as it is manifested in each of your lives. He's touched the lives of so many, but I will always remember him as a worshipper. My fondest memories of him are in practice with "God's Portion", leading "Center of My Joy", and chasing after you kids :) We all love you very much, and are here for you always.
CHRISTOPHER McKINNIE
August 28, 2009
uncle Al, i know its been a long time since I've seen u but i will miss you and cherish the years we all had at grandma's house when you use to preach to us in the basement. Lol !!!! And since this seems to be the only time we all come together and i can't make it, my love goes out to everyone in our family we need to get together and celebrate life sometimes, not just death!!! to all my family that i have lost contact with my number is 918-808-9706 I look forward to speaking with you.
David Mckinnie
August 28, 2009
will miss you uncle Al
Latonia Hayward
August 28, 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting AL thorough my cousin Crystal King, and immediately, I liked AL. AL will be remembered for his great sense of humor and his good conversation. Crystal, I'm sure AL went peacefully knowing that you were by his side through the good and the bad. My Prayers are with all of Alton's loved ones.
Latonia Hayward
August 28, 2009
Crystal King and Family,
Thank you for the pleasure of getting to know Alton many years ago. Alton was a good man. He had a way of making anyone laugh or smile, and his serious side allowed him to accept people for who they were. He love his children and his extended family greatly. I watched you and Al stick together through the good and the bad, and I'm sure that helped to put him to rest peacefully.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Latonia Hayward & Family
Staci Goodman
August 28, 2009
Al Was A Sweet And Loving Man, He Will Truly Be Missed. May God Bless You All During This Time, Know That With Jesus Christ This Too Shall Pass.
Priscilla Provo
August 28, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Connie Riley
August 28, 2009
To the family of Alton, my heart goes out to all that grieve for him, please know that he is in the arms of the great creator. Just knowing that Al knew the Lord Jesus as his own personal savior, helps me to have a peace in my heart that he is in the grandest place of all. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-4). I had the pleasure of working with Al @ Excelsior and I have to admit, we had some very good laughs. I am truely blessed to have known him.
jimmie daniel
August 28, 2009
to the wiliams/mckinnie family our prayers go out to yu and your family God bless you!
jimmie D. /the N.A family
Vincent Taylor
August 28, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts goes out to the Williams and McKinnie family. Bro. Williams often visited our ministry on tuesday night just to fellowship and share his faith in God. I had serveral conversations with Bro. Williams and even though he faced grim realities he seem to accept them and give God glory any way.
I thank God for Bro. Williams, I am a better pastor because he visited us and our church is a better church. Bro. Williams is certainly in the hands of Jesus.
Pastor Vincent G. Taylor
Faith and Prayer International Outreach Ministrie
Akron,Ohio
Cherrian Jones
August 28, 2009
Alton Jr. and Nina - just know that I'm praying for you and the entire Williams/McKinnie family. May God keep you in His care and may you experience His love during this difficult time. Luv you!
Becky
August 27, 2009
I met Alton at U.L.Light when I was in 9th grade. For some reason, he felt like he had to watch out for me. I remember that he came to my rescue on more than one occasion. I've thought of him often over the years, and now I will keep him in my prayers. My deepest sympathy to all of Alton's family.
Gwenola Cheatham-Freeman
August 27, 2009
To the Williams/mckinnie Family, Our prayers are with you all in this time of loss of Alton, he will be greatly miss. We Cheatham Family grew up across the street on VanBurn and we are just remembering the fun times we shared as kids growing up across f rom Washington School. Just to let you know God cares..."weeping may endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning'.May the comfort of God comfort your hearts and strengthen you during your beveament.
In our Hearts
Gwenola Cheatham-Freeman & Kenny Freeman
GAYLE / EDDIE BROWN / MASON FAMILY
August 27, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tonya (James) Higginbottom
August 27, 2009
My prayers are with Alton's family in this time of grief. I cannot believe he is gone. I grew up knowing Alton because he was best friends with my uncle, Tracy James. Alton was like family to the whole James Family in Barberton. When my grandmother, Bessie James, died in 2005, I remember calling Alton on the phone to tell him and we cried together. He will be missed.
Tammy Marcum
August 27, 2009
I cannot express enough how sorry I am for his family. Alton was a good father and a good dad! He will be missed by many. I have known Alton since high school and he was always a good guy.
To his son Alton Jr., I am so sorry my love. I know you will miss him but he will always be with you! You are so much like him. I love you and my deepest sympathys go out to you and your mom. There is a scripture that I know you will find comfort in
Acts 24:15 Just remember that God keeps us all in his memories. I love you and I am with you in spirit.
Aunt Tammy
Octavia Hardaway
August 27, 2009
Olivia, and Rebeckah my God be with you during this difficult time. I remember when your father use to visit Refuge with you guys! May God strengthen you and wrap his loving arms around you. And provide you with peace that surpasses all other understanding. From Octavia from Refuge
Wyndi Davis
August 27, 2009
My prayers are with you during your time of grief. I met Alton through his sister Rosie and he always had a good story to share. He always made me smile. He was really a nice guy. Look to the Lord for your strength.
Maryellen Fernwalt Smith
August 27, 2009
Dear Williams and McKinnie Families, Please know my thoughts and Prayers are with you, Alton and I went to school together, U.L.Light. We all forged special friendships in Miss Sabo's Music Class. Later in life I happen to live closer to Alton all grown up, He always loved and was so very proud of his children and their Mothers.
Jerry and Lee Londa Scott Palm
August 26, 2009
To The Family"
May God Bless and Keep you.
Danney Terry
August 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Camisha James
August 25, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Alton Williams. I'm praying for his family and loved ones.
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
August 26, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Lillian&Nicole Scott
August 25, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Carrie Castillo
August 25, 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting Al a few years ago. What a great man! He brought many smiles to many people. I will miss him dearly! My condolences to the family. May you find peace in the loving arms of Christ.
Rolanda
August 25, 2009
Condolences to Mr. Williams family. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few months ago. Rolanda
Bob Bussey, Jr.
August 25, 2009
I worked with Al and immediately liked Al and his good sense of humor. We had many conversations concerning our relationship with Jesus, the Christ, and how "we sure are glad God made it by Grace and not by Works", or we'd be in a "heep of trouble." God, in His Word, made it very clear "Absent from the Body, present with the Lord." Where Al is, there is NO Recession, just Praise! I'm sorry, family, for your loss, Al was a fun guy... but he is in good hands now, and it isn't by some insurance company either!
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