Young Funeral Home, Inc. | Yemassee, SC

Obituary For Deacon Matthew J. Williams, Sr.

We announce with profound sadness the transition from mortal to immortal of Deacon Matthew J. Williams, Sr. Deacon Williams, 82, the widower of Queenie Hamilton Williams, departed this world on Thursday, January 7th in the Colleton Medical Center, Walterboro, SC. A native of Colleton County, SC, he was born August 12, 1938, to the parentage of the late Jacob Williams and Roxie Richards Williams. He attended the local public schools and resided his entire life in Colleton County.

He was a member of the Mt Nebo Baptist Church, Yemassee, SC. Ordained a deacon under the pastorate of Rev. Joseph Williams, Jr, he served on the Board of Deacons. He had previously served as the Church Treasurer. Deacon Williams also sang with the Male Chorus. He was faithful and dedicated in his christian service.

Deacon Williams was a member of Douglas Lodge, #277, Whitehall, SC.

"Match" as he was called by those who knew him best was known for his auto mechanic skills. He had been employed with Ford Motor Company and the Chevrolet Company in Walterboro for numerous years. He along with his late brother, Robert, established the R&M Mechanic Shop in Walterboro. He never gave up his willingness to use his skills. He was a kind and endearing father and grandfather, as well as, an affectionate caring brother and loved one. He was preceded in death by his wife, Queenie, son, Lester, his brother Robert Williams, Sr., sisters, Lougene Chisolm, Leola Williams, Maggie Brown.

Left to embrace his precious memory and celebrate his well-spent life, he leaves: his daughter, Magdalene (Thomas) Lawton, Walterboro, SC; his son, Matthew J. Williams, Jr., of Yemassee,SC; grandchildren, Alexis Lawton, Walterboro, SC, Christian Singleton, Walterboro, SC; great grandchildren, Christian, Jr.,Taylor, Abrianna, and Ayden; one brother, Jake (Pearl) Williams, two sisters, Julia (Nathan)Green, Mary (Deacon Amos) Riley, all of Yemassee, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC, ALL SERVICES WILL BE CONDUCTED WITH MASK AND SOCIAL DISTANCING ACCORDING TO THE CDC HEALTH GUIDELINES.

VISITATION: Sunday, January 10th, 4-7 pm in the Chapel of Young Funeral Home.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Monday, January 11th, 11:00 am in the Mt. Nebo Cemetery, 22 Jonesville Ave., Yemassee, SC 29945.

Please continue to lift our family in prayer that they may be comforted by the divine power of God.

Guest Book

My Sincerest Condolences to the Williams Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you May God continue to comfort you in the day's to come. Patricia , Kadaries Ford.

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Condolences from Ruby-Mae Brown Payne and family.

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Mr. Matthew was a caring and devoted grandfather to my son and children. He wanted my son to come to the shop in diapers and would take him to Johnsville to spend nights and weekends with the entire family. I also thank his Aunt Mag for helping in all the upbringing of Chris. I thank Mr. Matthew and the entire family for welcoming my child and caring for him all those years with his father Lester. May God bless the family in the coming years.

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I am so sorry to hear of mr Mathew's passing. He was a fine man and I have enjoyed knowing and doing business with him over the years. He was a man of unquestionable integrity and faith in God. Please accept my sincere condolences. Herman C Hoffman, Walterboro

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My condolences is extended to the family of Deacon Matthew J. Williams, Sr. I am so sorry for the loss of such a great man!! Mr. Matthew was a man of great character and with a great heart. He would never hesitate to extend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. I remember fondly of him extending his shop, time, and tools to work on my vehicles. He would tell me to bring the car into the shop on Deloach Ave. after hours and would help me until we finished the repairs. Mr. Matthew was more like a grandfather to me although he was my brother's grandfather. He would take the time to explain facts of life and give general wisdom to my brother and I. I will miss going by the shop and seeing him there working on a vehicle and sharing a conversation with him I can still hear him say, "Ok Bubba I'll see you the next time". I mourn with you and will always remember how great of a man we was. My thoughts and prayers and with the family during this time. -Victor "Bubba" Singleton / Columbia, SC

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