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Sorry to hear of The passing of Mr.Willard , He was My Youth Pastor when He was in Athens Ga in The 80’s.
Willard Edward Williams, Jr.
July 11, 1949 ~ April 21, 2024
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ROCKY MOUNT – Willard Edward Williams, Jr., age 74, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Born in Nash County, NC on July 11, 1949, he was the son of the late Willard Edward Williams, Sr. and Peggy Williams Marks. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Terry Williams; and his beloved dog, Marlie.
A man of great faith, Willard was a longtime member of Parkwood Baptist Church and was a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years at several churches. He was a veteran of the United States Army and additionally worked for many years as a counselor at the Baptist Children’s Home and worked as a salesman at Shoe Carnival Store. A caring brother, uncle, and devoted friend to many, Willard will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Willard is survived by his brother Randy Williams; his sisters, Debra “Debbie” Whitley and husband Randy, and Darlene Hale and husband, Jim; his nephew and nieces, Austin Hale (Niki), Jennifer Lacey, Crystal Hale, Mandy Wethington (Travis), and Courtney Whitley (Matt Taylor); and his great-nieces and nephew, Tristyn Wethington, Kinsley Taylor, Eleanor Hale, and Lucas Wethington.
A Graveside Service to celebrate Willard’s life will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Cedar Grove Cemetery, 215 Church Street, E., Elm City, NC 27822, with Rev. John Scott officiating.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Willard has blessed many lives through his faithful service to ministries at Parkwood. He will be greatly missed!! A kind and thoughtful man!
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Sleep in peace Mr. W.
You will be missed.
Troy P.
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Willard’s faith was inspiring! I met him through the R.A. program at Oakdale Baptist Church, later he was my mentor for the God & Country award with the Boy Scouts and he also gave me my first job at Sharpes Formal Wear. He always pointed me to God and the work he did made a difference….I’m a life that was changed. I’m forever grateful for what I learned from him. If more people, had the qualities that Willard displayed, we’d live in a much better world. Go in peace Willard….you home was never in this world, let God’s grace carry you! You were the good & faithful servant.
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I will forever be grateful for the friendship that Willard and I had. It began when Willard gave me my first job at Sharpe’s Formal Wear in 1990. He always remembered each member of my family’s birthday and always gave us all a new year’s calendar each Christmas. He always took the time to write positive and inspiring notes and was intentional about his words each time we visited. I am a better person for having known Willard. Sending love and comfort to his family.
Lee, Karen, Ennis and Langston Pearce
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Please Accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Mr Willard was a wonderful man too know
He will be missed by everyone at Shoe Carnival. Take your rest Mr. W -
Mr. Willard was my Sunday school teacher at Parkwood for several years. I will forever cherish the memories I have of being in his class, and the representation he gave of what it looks like to truly follow and love Christ. He took time to get to know each of us, and hosted numerous lock-ins, adventures, and more to spend time and grow us as a class. Mr. Willard was truly such an inspiration to me as I teach kids today, and I’m forever thankful I had an opportunity to know him!
– Cameron Pettigrew
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