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Edward Dick Williams

Tuesday, August 3, 1993 - 2:00 P PINEY GROVE

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R ev. W illie Jackson,

ObituaryRetired Master Sergeant Edward “ D ick” W illiam s slipped

quietly away on July 29, 1993 at the Department o f Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Dick was born in Columbia County to the late Jessie Fouch and Deacon Henry Kermit Williams, Sr. on August 30, 1917. He was the ninth of twelve children.

Dick enlisted in the Army in 1943. W hile serving in the military, he received training as a Histo-Pathology Technician. His military career spanned 31 years. Prior to his retirement in 1974, he had received numerous commendations for meritorious achievement. After his retirement, he was employed in the Pathology Department of the Veteran Affairs Medical Center.

He was a born leader. W hile moonlighting as a chauffeur at the Augusta National, he could be heard giving strategic golfing tips — even to the pro-golfers. He was one of the best at hunting, fishing, golfing, joke and story telling.

He truly adored Ethel W alker Williams, his wife o f 48 years. He was the proud father o f Richard Edward, Joyce Ann and Deborah Lynn.

Dick has been a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church since his baptism in 1931. He served his church dutifully in many capacities until ill health prevented his active involvement. Among his fondest memories of his beloved Piney Grove were the years he served as Chairman of the Deacon Board.

Cherishing his memory, are his wife, Ethel W alker Williams; one son, Richard Edward Williams, San Diego, Calif.; two daughters, Joyce Williams Dejoie, Martinez, Ga. and Deborah Williams Bennett, Augusta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Zuri Maleika Williams, San Diego, Calif., Michael Joseph Gabriel Dejoie, Anthony Edward Dejoie, Racy Richard and Brittany Michelle Bennett, all of Augusta, Ga.; one daughter-in-law, Charlene Williams; one son-in-law, Gabriel Dejoie; a brother, George Burroughs Williams, Augusta, Ga.; a sister, Mildred Williams Hankerson, Augusta, Ga.; four brothers-in-law, four sisters- in-law, and numerous other relatives and friends.

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“Peace I leave with you, m y peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. L et not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. ”

—JO H N 14:27

Order O f ServicePROCESSIONAL

SELECTION ...................................... Tabernacle Baptist Church Choir

SCRIPTURE READING ......................................Rev. S. T. Thompkins

PRAYER .................................................................. Rev. Nathaniel IrvinPastor, Old Storm Branch Baptist Church

S O L O ...................................................................... Maxine F. Newberry“His Eye Is On The Sparrow”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSOF CONDOLENCES ............................................ Dorothy M. Gilbert

OBITUARY........................................................ ................ Read Silently

TESTIMONIALSDr. Robert Bragg - Friend Michael Dejoie - Grandson

SELECTION ................................................................ Tabernacle Choir

EULOGY .................................................................. Rev. Willie Jackson

FINAL VIEWING

S O L O ...................................................................... Maxine F. Newberry“Precious Lord”

BENEDICTION .................................................................. Rev. Jackson

RECESSIONAL

INTERMENT............................................Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens

The Day God Called You HomeGod looked around H is garden and

found an empty space Then, H e looked down upon the earth

and saw your tired face H e put H is arms around you and

lifted you to restG od’s garden must be beautiful for

H e only takes the best.H e knew that you were suffering,

H e knew that you were in pain H e knew you never would get well

upon this earth again.H e saw the roads were getting rough

and the hills were hard to climb H e closed your weary eyes and whispered, “Peace be thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone;

For part o f us, went with you the day God called you home.

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* * ACTIVE PALLBEARERS **

Military Honor Guard ************

** HONORARY PALLBEARERS **

Officers and Trustees of Piney Grove Baptist Church ************

** ACKNOWLEDGEMENT **

The family of Edward Williams wishes to express sincere thanks and appreciation for all acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy extended to them during his illness and our bereavement.

God bless each of you.************ --

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Augusta, Georgia