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Benjamin Hilliard Williams

1937 - 2021

Benjamin Hilliard Williams obituary, 1937-2021, Gary, IN

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Benjamin Williams Obituary

Benjamin Hilliard Williams, born January 2, 1937, passed away on December 28, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Eulis Williams Sr., mother Harriet (Robert) Wilson, and brother Eulis Williams Jr. Ben graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1954, and attended Morehouse College and Indiana University. A member of Christ Baptist Church, Ben served on the usher board and male chorus. He leaves to cherish his fond memories, wife, JoAnn Williams; daughters, Rev. Pamela Williams, Damita (Daryl) James, Dionne (Perry) Cole, Verneé (Lawrence) Reese; son, Vincent Davis; niece, Natasha Williams; eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, a special brother William E. Matthews Jr., and a host of loving family and friends. Viewing will be held Thursday, January 6, 2022 beginning at 9:00 a.m. with a celebration of life at 11:00 a.m. All services at Christ Baptist Church, 4700 E. 7th Ave., Gary, IN, 46403, Rev. Lawrence E. Robertson, officiant.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jan. 4, 2022.

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Geraldine Starks

January 8, 2022

Sorry to hear of your loss Damita and Rev Pamela. Chubby and my Husband Graduated in 1954 together. Stay Strong I will be Praying for both of you. Our Families go way back. To his Wife JoAnn it´s hard to loss a Spouse, but God is still one he Throne. Stay Strong

Brenda Wilson-Sampson

January 7, 2022

To Rev. & Pam & Family,

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your Dad today and always.

Ethel Kirkwood

January 6, 2022

To Rev.Pam Williams and Family May faith give you strength, may prayers bring you comfort.

Sharon Drinkard

January 6, 2022

To Rev Pam and Family. I would like to send my deepest Condolences to you´ll. My God give you´ll some Peace.

Faye Brown and Betty Looney

January 5, 2022

Jo Ann,Rev Pamela,Damita,Dionne,Vernee,Vincent,
NatashaThinking of all of you during this time of bereavement .I truly wished that i was there to help
you during your final goodbyes May God grant you
the strength and comford that you will need.
May he rest in peace.

Willie Strickland

January 5, 2022

To Joanne and family... My heart felt sympathy in the passing of Benny. Words Are not coming But God..
Tears of joy of the celebration of his life. Benny You're such an awesome man of God... I met Benny years ago as a US postal service EAP representative I renewed my acquaintance with Benny when I joined the Christ Baptist family. I extended my fellowship with him when my son Kristopher.. Insisted on joining the Thursday night mens prayer group... To God Be the glory...Benny Mr. Coleman Carl Jones and many many other men
of God that encouraged
helped shared build moled my sons spiritual growth at Christ Baptist church. Benny throughout the years in my son spiritual growth and spiritual walk he was there for my son always giving him encouragement always giving him tough love understanding And keeping him on track and on task for God. I often told the men of Thursday night prayer group that this was my son's ministry not mine. My son ordered me Or suggested to me that we were going to join the Thursday night mens prayer group...@ 4years old... Thank you Benny and other men of God representing Christ Baptist church...Benny when you get to the pearly gates of heaven can you please continue to pray for me and my son Kristopher... Take your rest my brother.... See you later.

Leonard Washington

January 5, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Leonard Washington

January 5, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

l. Kay Williams

January 4, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I worked with Ben many years ago in Cedar Lake and one of granddaughters married into our family (Dilosa). He was such a joy to work with.

Daisy & Dorothy Curtis

January 4, 2022

JoAnn and Family,

We extend our heartfelt condolences in the transition of your Beloved Husband, Benny! May the fond memories help sustain you in the coming months.

Your Sisters in Christ,

Karen Watts

January 2, 2022

Pamela, in this sorrowful time, I would like to extend to you my heartfelt condolences. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones.

Evelyn Rhenwrick

January 1, 2022

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal!

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4700 E. 7th Ave, Gary, IN

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Christ Baptist Church,

4700 E. 7th Ave, Gary, IN

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