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Clarence Williams Jr. Obituary

Clarence Williams Jr. Age 58 passed away after a lengthy illness in Mesa, Arizona. Formerly of Ontario, California, Atlanta, Georgia & Joliet, Illinois. He was dedicated to gospel musicianship for the Lord and had the opportunity to play and sing before Pope John Paul II. Proceeded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 1 niece, and 1 brother-in-law. Survived by 3 sisters: Milbertha Pinnick of Joliet, Diane Williams-Lowry of Mesa, AZ and Louise (Kenny) Williamson of Joliet; 1 Aunt: Thelma McCallum; 2 spiritual children: Devin & Tracee; Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends also survive. Funeral services 11:00 am Monday, March 17th, 2014, at All Nations C.O.G.I.C. 503 South Water Street, Joliet, IL 60436. Visitation Sunday, March 16 th , 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the church with gospel musical to follow. Visitation also Monday 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church. Reverend Larry V. Tyler, officiating.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Mar. 14 to Mar. 16, 2014.

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Blair Davis

April 15, 2016

C-dub new I would be late picking him to take him to the airport so he tricked me into coming early lol . I will never forget his smile and that laugh and sense of humor.

Blair Davis

August 28, 2014

C- Dub we will never forget you and that smile and how you made everybody feel special

August 28, 2014

Just found out today was looking for my friend and my heart is heavy much love to the family Blair Davis

Robert Griffin

March 25, 2014

Mil, Diane, Sorry to hear about Clarence. We all know he is in a better place now. Hope your grief passes soon. Have all my prayers

March 19, 2014

Milbertha and family - I was saddened to hear of Clarence's death. He was truly a gifted man. You all remain in my prayers.
Arnell Daniels

Bill Welch

March 19, 2014

What a great guy and old friend. Rest in peace Clarence. May God take the hand of your family and comfort them in their time of loss.

Bill Welch
Florissant, Missouri

March 18, 2014

To Louise and the entire Family,
May God comfort you and give you peace during this time. Trust in God and he will see you through. Clarence was a music inspiration and blessing to all that knew him. His memories will live on in our hearts. My prayers are with you and the Family. J. Faye Cartwright

Debbie Arthur

March 18, 2014

To Louise and family
My prayers are with you. Clarence was such a nice guy. May you find comfort, joy and peace. Be blessed

George & Mary Johnson

March 17, 2014

TO MILbertha and the entire family our thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of your love one, just hold on to God unchanging hand. Mr .and Ms. George ( Mary ) Johnson Austin, Texas

March 17, 2014

Louise, Milbertha, Diane and the Williams family, may you find strength in the days to come in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Clarence will truly be missed, he was a Blessing to all that knew him and his smile was contagious. Clarence was truly gifted by God in his musicianship. He Blessed our hearts with his beautiful awe inspiring music for the Lord. Please know that we are praying for you and we love you with the love of God. The Lewis Family...James, Pat, Jimmy and Jeff

March 16, 2014

Praying that God will comfort you in the loss of Jr. There is no sorry God cannot heal. Praying for you and with you. Love you my sister's Tammy Range Alexander

Sandra & Charles McNair

March 16, 2014

Milvertha, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Clarence. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the good and loving memories help to ease your pain.
Sandra and Charles McNair

Jodie Davis-Shaw

March 16, 2014

To Milli and the entire Williams family,
Sorry for your loss. God has him now and surely he's full of joy. Sending my prayers to you and the family.

Sherrye F. Zimmerman-Graham

March 16, 2014

Diane & Family,

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Anita Cotton

March 16, 2014

Dear Family and Friends of Clarence Williams Jr.,
Your loved one and friend will be greatly missed. He will always be remembered for the wonderful gift of music he shared with the world. May the God of Comfort be your constant companion at this time and the Joy of The Lord be your strength.

Jennifer Johnson

March 16, 2014

Dearest Milvertha & Family,
My condolences on the loss of your beloved Clarence. May the thoughts and prayers of others be of comfort to you. The Lord is your Shepherd.

March 15, 2014

May the peace and love of God be with the family of Clarence Williams now and forever. Lola Brown and family.

March 15, 2014

My deeptest sympathy to your family and may god keep
You magnolia terrell

Joan Oglesbee

March 15, 2014

Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you at this time, CW will be missed, but I thank God for all the good memories he's given me, his laughter and gift of music and song. May God Bless and Comfort you through this time of Celebration for the life of CW. Love the Oglesbee Family

Kim Weeks

March 15, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Williams Family now and forever. I'll always remember Clarence, his smile and sense of humor and growing up together, especially our spiritual growth at Second Baptist Church. He was a gift who was truly gifted and will be missed. Love you all...Peace~

Beatrice Redmond

March 14, 2014

To The Family Of Clarence Williams Jr.
May it comforts you to know that,Your love one is safe in Gods care now,and that Friends are praying for you in your time of sorrow.Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you The Redmond Family

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All Nations C.O.G.I.C.

503 South Water Street, Joliet, IL

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All Nations C.O.G.I.C.

503 South Water Street, Joliet, IL

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All Nations C.O.G.I.C.

503 South Water Street, joliet, IL

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