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Rev. Cleophas Williams Obituary
He was reared in a Christian home, where he attended and accepted Christ at the Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in Oxford, Louisiana. He confessed his calling to the ministry at Greater First Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Pastor W.E. Gibbs. He joined Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, for a brief time, under the leadership of Pastor Edwin A. Davis. Shortly thereafter, he joined Yale Street Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor T. Leon Preston II. He preached his final sermon, ?What it means to be Lost? on July 27, 2014, at the Yale Street Baptist Church Morning Manna service.
He met Fannie Peyton (his soulmate) in 1954. They were married on December 14, 1957 (57 years). To this union, they raised 8 of 9 children: Curtis (Clema), Margaret (deceased), Ola, Larry (Jackie), James (Rita), Brenda (Ray), Robert (Pam), Michael (Unesha) and Douglas.
His parents and two siblings (Claudia and Roy-Lee) preceded him in death.
To mourn his passing he leaves behind 4 siblings; J.C. Williams (Jennie), Foster (Betty) Leversia (Nora), Betty and also 4 aunts. His memory lives on through his 27 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 4 great, great-grandchildren. He leaves a large number of family and friends to remember and celebrate the life he lived, before he was called home.
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January 12, 2015
My sympathy to your family during this time of grief.
Brenda Hale
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Kathleen McGowen
January 10, 2015
Praying for you all and strength during this difficult time.
Harry Robinson
January 10, 2015
Our heartfelt Prayers & Condolences go out to you at this time.....
LuCinda Manous
January 10, 2015
When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. Let us take comfort in knowing Papa Cleo is watching over us. His warm spirit will truly be missed.
The Hymes Family
January 9, 2015
May God grant you peace and comfort in this time of bereavement. We all loved and will greatly miss Papa Cleo, he was a great man.
Leslie Young
January 9, 2015
God please keep this family in your loving arms.
Natalie Lewis
January 9, 2015
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Rev. Calvin Haywood Sr
January 9, 2015
Rev. C. Williams will indeed be missed by who knew him and love him. He was my spiritual father in the ministries I will really missed you Rest in Peace.
Judy Wallace
January 9, 2015
With sincere condolences. May God bring peace into your hearts and leave you with only joyful memories
Albert Hale Jr.
January 9, 2015
Words cannot explain how much I miss you, Papa. You were such a huge part of me and it hurts deeply that you are no longer with me in the flesh. I love you dearly and know you're at God's side now watching over me. One day, I will be able to hug you and shake your hand again, face to face. I love you wih all of my heart.
Destiny Hale
January 9, 2015
Papa I still can't believe you're really gone and this is so hard to handle but I know you're at peace now and no longer suffering. I know you're smiling down on the babies and I. Until we meet again I love you very much.
Roland DeLosSantos
January 9, 2015
Doug, I'm very sorry for your loss! My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Roxana Johnson
January 9, 2015
While I did not know Rev. Williams, I've had the great blessing of knowing his daughter, Brenda. What a tremendous legacy of faith, love, and friendship he has left for this world. Praying for comfort and peace for this wonderful family.
Thelma Maxwell
January 9, 2015
Earth has no sorrows that heaven can not heal.
THOMAS C
January 9, 2015
THE GOOD NEWS HAS SPREAD. THERE IS A GOING HOME CELEBRATION WHERE THERE IS NO MORE WEEPING, SICKNESS OR SORROW BUT EVERYDAY WILL BE SUNDAY. WE MUST BE REMINDED THAT TO BE ASBENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH CHRIST JESUS. SORRY MR. SUTTON FOR YOUR LOST.
YOUR FRIEND C.THOMAS
Brenda Williams Abdul
January 8, 2015
Dear Family we are one in the loss that you are experiencing at this time. Uncle Cleophas was a one of a kind creation of our Almighty God and I(Brenda L. Williams Abdul) along with my father ( Leversia Williams), mother ( Leonora Williams), brother ( Roderick Williams) and my children ( Shawnay, Laissha and Sierrah Abdul) will always keep the life and love of Uncle alive in our hearts and memories. Uncle Cleophas is just resting right now along with our other family members that have preceeded him and one day with God's blessing we will again see each other in that glorious Holy city where there will be no more hunger, sorrows, or crying for all the former things of this life will have past away! I along with the rest of the family love you all and never have been remissed in including you in our prayers! May the Lord God keep us all strong in this time of grief and sadness. I also want to express deep gratitude to all the family and friends of Uncle Cleophas that your messages of love is truly a testimony on Our Almighty God's neverending compassion and goodness! Thank you all for loving one of God's own!
Pat Whitfield
January 8, 2015
I did not know Brother Cleo very long but I know his daughter Brenda very well and through her testimony and life I know the man he was. God bless his many family members who will miss him so much. Knowing he is with his Savior is a comfort to those he left behind. In Christ Love, Pat Whitfield
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January 7, 2015
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Rod Rodriguez
January 7, 2015
So sorry to hear the news about your father, Doug. Thoughts and prayers out to you and your family.
delores williams
January 7, 2015
My prayers are with you and your family as you grieve you loss. Nonetheless, GOD has him now and we know GOD never fails.
Vanetta Hall
January 7, 2015
My heart felt condolences. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Toni Williams
January 7, 2015
Praying for you and your family in your time of loss.
Sgt. Abrian Nelson
January 7, 2015
My condolences goes out to you and your family. Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Brenda Hale
January 6, 2015
Our family is saddened by the loss of our father, but joyful that God has given him rest from the pain. Rest well, daddy.
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