Obituary of CECIL GUSTAVIUS WILLIAMS JR. The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - April 21, 1995 Cecil G. Williams Jr., 67, of the 500 block of W. 5th St., died April 20, 1995, in Suffolk. A native of Nansemond County, Va., he was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church, Suffolk. He was a retired job safety coordinator for the Virginia Association of Electric Cooperation and was formerly with Community Electric for 25 years. He was a member of the Suffolk Unit of the Virginia National Guard and formerly served as a lieutenant; former Boy Scout leader of Bethlehem (NU)80; former member of Bethlehem Ruritan Club; former coach for Little League ball; and served as Commissioner of Kill Devil Hills. Survivors include his wife, Ann Gallup Williams; a daughter, Brenda Williams Harrell of Walters, Va.; two sons, Michael D. Williams of Detroit and David A. Williams of Wakefield, Va.; two sisters, Marjorie W. Davidson of Suffolk and Mary W. March of Carrsville, Va.; a brother, Frank M. ''Tink'' Williams of Suffolk; two granddaughters, Ashley M. Harrell of Walters and Chandler P. Williams of Wakefield; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery by Dr. Richard Peerey and the Rev. Mike Harrell. Friends may join the family in the home of Frank and Carol Williams, 302 Sherwood Drive, Suffolk. Hill Funeral Home, Suffolk, is in charge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity. Edition: FINAL Page: B7 Copyright (c) 1995 The Virginian-Pilot ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary ––– Cecil G. Williams Jr., 67, of Suffolk, died 20 Apr 1995, remembered as a Virginia National Guard lieutenant, retired job safety coordinator, church member, and community leader in youth, civic, and local government activities. A graveside service for Cecil G. Williams Jr. was held 23 Apr 1995 at Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery, Suffolk, officiated by Dr. Richard Peerey and the Rev. Mike Harrell, with burial in the church cemetery. ––– Transcript ––– CECIL GUSTAVIUS WILLIAMS JR. The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - April 21, 1995 Cecil G. Williams Jr., 67, of the 500 block of W. 5th St., died April 20, 1995, in Suffolk. A native of Nansemond County, Va., he was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church, Suffolk. He was a retired job safety coordinator for the Virginia Association of Electric Cooperation and was formerly with Community Electric for 25 years. He was a member of the Suffolk Unit of the Virginia National Guard and formerly served as a lieutenant; former Boy Scout leader of Bethlehem (NU)80; former member of Bethlehem Ruritan Club; former coach for Little League ball; and served as Commissioner of Kill Devil Hills. Survivors include his wife, Ann Gallup Williams; a daughter, Brenda Williams Harrell of Walters, Va.; two sons, Michael D. Williams of Detroit and David A. Williams of Wakefield, Va.; two sisters, Marjorie W. Davidson of Suffolk and Mary W. March of Carrsville, Va.; a brother, Frank M. 'Tink' Williams of Suffolk; two granddaughters, Ashley M. Harrell of Walters and Chandler P. Williams of Wakefield; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery by Dr. Richard Peerey and the Rev. Mike Harrell. Friends may join the family in the home of Frank and Carol Williams, 302 Sherwood Drive, Suffolk. Hill Funeral Home, Suffolk, is in charge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity. ––– Vital Statistics ––– |------------------------------------------| | Name | Cecil G. Williams Jr. | | Name | Cecil Gustavius Williams Jr. | | Age | 67 years | | Birth | 1927 (estimated) | | Death | 20 April 1995; Suffolk, Virginia | |------------------------------------------| ––– Table of Relationships ––– |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Residence | | Cecil G. Williams Jr. | Decedent | Suffolk, Virginia (500 block of W. 5th St.) | | Ann Gallup Williams | Wife | Not stated | | Brenda Williams Harrell | Daughter | Walters, Virginia | | Michael D. Williams | Son | Detroit, Michigan | | David A. Williams | Son | Wakefield, Virginia | | Marjorie W. Davidson | Sister | Suffolk, Virginia | | Mary W. March | Sister | Carrsville, Virginia | | Frank M. "Tink" Williams | Brother | Suffolk, Virginia | | Ashley M. Harrell | Granddaughter | Walters, Virginia | | Chandler P. Williams | Granddaughter | Wakefield, Virginia | | Frank Williams | Relative; host family home | Suffolk, Virginia (302 Sherwood Drive) | | Carol Williams | Relative; host family home | Suffolk, Virginia (302 Sherwood Drive) | | Dr. Richard Peerey | Officiant | Not stated | | Rev. Mike Harrell | Officiant | Not stated | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Publication Details ––– |---------------------------------| | Field | Value | | Field | Value | | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | | Name | The Virginian-Pilot | | Date | 21 April 1995 | | Edition | FINAL | | Section | B | | Page | B7 | |---------------------------------| ––– Other Relevant Information ––– • Native of Nansemond County, Virginia. • Member of Bethlehem Christian Church, Suffolk. • Retired job safety coordinator for the Virginia Association of Electric Cooperation. • Formerly employed by Community Electric for 25 years. • Member of the Suffolk Unit of the Virginia National Guard; formerly served as a lieutenant. • Former Boy Scout leader of Bethlehem (NU)80. • Former member of Bethlehem Ruritan Club. • Former coach for Little League baseball. • Served as Commissioner of Kill Devil Hills. • Hill Funeral Home, Suffolk, handled arrangements. 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