Gaither Williams, Jr., 79, of Harrisburg, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Holy Spirit Hospital due to complications. He was born in Roxboro, North Carolina, son of the late Gaither Williams, Sr. and the late Hornetta (Featherstone) Williams. Gaither received his formal education in the North Carolina School System and he received his High School Diploma from Person County High School. He relocated to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, met and married Theodora Hall in 1960. Their union was blessed with the birth of four children, Gaither III, a set of twins, Maxine & Maxwell and Monique. Gaither was employed at TRW for 18 years before the Harrisburg plant closed. Then he moved on to become a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employee until his retirement. He was a resident of Morrison Towers, where he became a favorite among the residents and staff, especially the women. He enjoyed nice cars, playing the lottery, family and socializing with all members of the community. In addition to his parents; two of his sisters, Dorothy Carrington and Hallie Blackwell; his two brothers, Thomas Williams and Jerry Williams preceded him in death. He leaves to celebrate his life and cherish precious memories of him; his sons, Gaither Williams III (Angela) and Maxwell C. Williams; his daughters, Maxine E. Williams and Monique R. Burton (Robert); his two grandchildren, Naomi M. Williams and Ethan D. Williams, all of Harrisburg; his sister, Mattie Howard of New Jersey and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who loved him. Gaither’s life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3 in the Chapel of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, 704 N. Front Street, Steelton, PA 17113 with a viewing from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks and social distancing for all attendees. Live Streaming of the service will be available on Major H. Winfield Funeral Home’s YouTube page.