Aaron Williams Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Aaron Williams

Aaron Harold Williams, Jr., 86 , of Spartanburg, SC passed Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born May 3, 1934 in Columbia, SC to the late Aaron Harold Williams, Sr. and Emma Richardson Williams.

Mr. Williams was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and Allen University with a Bachelor in History.

Aaron was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was an educator in the Spartanburg County Public School System for more than fifteen years.

Mr. Williams was a dedicated leader in his home church, First Worship, where he served as Chairman of the Board of Divinity Care for over twenty years.

Survivors include: his wife of sixty-four years, Gertrude Cooper Williams; sister, Gertrude R. Patterson; sons, Livorno H. (Shirley) Williams, Keith H. (Sherry) Williams, Christopher C. (Charlise) Williams, Milon D. (Linda) Williams and Aldolpho L. Williams all of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Thyais, Brandon, Natasha, Bailey, Lakesha, Christan, Sheniqua, Christopher, Ashley, Chandler, Jasmine, Milon, Devin, Caigan, Sierra, Darrius, “LA” and Kelona; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by: his beautiful daughter, Felicia E. Bailey; and two brothers, Willie Richardson and Wesley Richardson.

Memorial Services will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 12:00 noon at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday November 21, 2020 at 12:00 noon at the Piney Grove Cemetery, 433 Piney Grove Rd., Columbia, SC 29210.

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MCFARLAND MITCHELL/FORGIVE ME OVER LOOK SIGNING,REF.ON THE PORCH WITH DAD LOVE YOU MRS. WILLIAMS" MAC" AND SONS !!!

MY GOD!SOUTH LIBERTY,PRINCEHALL BYRNES HIGH DIVINTY REHAB .I NEVER COULD ESCAPE OUR PATHS CROSSING FROM MY GOOD DAYS AND MY DARKEST DAYS YOU WOULD ALWAYS FIND ME AND GIVE ME STRENGTH ! YOU HAVE ALLWAYS KEPT IT 100% 9/20 I CAME FROM FLA. ON BEREAVEMENT OF A FAMILY AND COULD'NT AND WOULD.NOT LEAVE SPARTANBURG UNTIL I SEEN MY DAD. WE SAT ON YOUR PORCH FOR AN HOUR OR TWO,YOU NEVER COMPLAINED KNOWING YOUR FEET WAS SWOLLEN BUT YOU NEVER SAID A GRUMBLING WORD! TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR DISPLAYING UNCONDITIONAL LOVE TO ME. I WILL ALWAYS SHARE YOUR LEGACY TO MY CHILDREN AND GRANDS. BE BLESSED AARON HOMEGOING ASCENTION..

I am glad to have known Mr. Williams the time that I did. He is a good man and will be missed. Brice Dille

I'm very Sorry to hear of the lost of your Dad. Our Prayers and Sympathy goes out to the entire Family May GOD be with you to ease the pain, but we all know that this is HEAVEN'S gain, God Bless,(Bridgett Gilliam&Family)

You will be missed love you your Goddaughter Precious. Youlounder Miller

To the Williams Family : May memories of Mr. Williams and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. Our sincere condolences Reggie & Roxanne Miller

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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