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Michael L. Williams

Passed 03/18/2022

Obituary For Michael L. Williams

Michael L. Williams (Scamp) was born in Queens, NY on August 26, 1953 to the late Atha Elizabeth Harrison and Charles Williams, and raised in Clinton, SC by his grandparents, the late Cleophus and Lula Mae Wilson. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Clinton, SC and regularly attended Faith Tabernacle Church of Spartanburg, SC. His hobbies were riding his motorcycle, fishing, cooking and watching sports. Michael retired from Michelin Tire Corp. after thirty-three years of service. Mr. Michael L. Williams departed this life on Friday, March 18, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard; sister Linda; and his aunts, Louise Broom, Juanita Wilson, Mamie Wilson, and his uncle, Walter Wilson.

He leaves to cherish his fond memories, wife of thirty-five years Charlotte Williams; daughters Anzetta Pyles of Simpsonville, SC and Camille Williams of Charlotte, NC; brother David Harrison of Stone Mountain, GA; sisters Cleare Sullivan of Clinton, SC, Diane Simpson (Richard) of Stone Mountain, GA; uncle Jesse A. Wilson of California, MD; cousin who was like a brother, Fred Wilson of Laurens, SC and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of the Life of Michael Louis Williams will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 12:00 noon in the Pacolet Memorial Gardens, 141 Memorial Dr., Pacolet, SC. Livestream will be available via Facebook on the TEEFERGUSONREPORT.


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ThanksScamp just for being the big fellow you were. Ten guys your size in heart and substance could save this world. 1love james and Karen Pressley.

Thanks for being a positive role model..i remember playing basketball with you at the Martha Dendy outside courts. You were a great basketball player...rest in paradise brah.John E. Brown.

In memory of Michael Williams Mr.& Mrs. Henry Price,Jr. Clinton, SC

Our sympathy and prayers to the Williams and Wilson Families. Mike's heart was as large as his smile. Praying God's strength for you. Rev. & Mrs. James E. Speed,Sr.

Dear Cousin Mike, Thank you for being a devoted nephew and faithful cousin. As kids, we looked up to you for being hip and cool with your 8 tracks and sports car. Always kind and brotherly to each of us. As a young adult, I saw you as a dependable compassionate person developing into a father, husband and taking good care of our Grandma Wilson (Mama), looking after Aunt Mamie and Fred. As an adult, I saw you as someone who not only diligently cared for and protected others but stood up for yourself against the Goliaths of industry. You walked tall with confidence, kindness, and respect. Over the years, you were the ever-faithful nephew and cousin. You showed up for us – at celebrations, events and handled family matters efficiently with a humble spirit of service. Dad valued and appreciated you having "boots on the ground" and being responsible. In the later years, I am ever grateful for how you consistently and genuinely checked on Dad/us, answering his many calls and being the first to wish him a happy special day. You were understanding and respectful. You had a gift of presence that brought strength, peace, and comfort. The Holy Spirit was alive in you. That is what made you the coolest. You were a great person. We are grateful for you and will miss you dearly.

Dear Charlotte, Nikki, and Camille, I wish that we could be with you and the rest of the family today. We pray that you continue to feel Mike's love as the Holy Spirit gives you strength, peace, and comfort. Love, Janet, Uncle Phon(Fun), and the entire JAW Family.

May God continue to strengthen and keep you all doing your time of loss. Sending up prayers for the family and friends. Mike was a classmate at Clinton High. He was kind and caring. Margaret Anderson

My prayers going out for the family.

Rest in peace cousin Mike. I will always remember you as a happy, smiling person. May God keep you and bless your family.-Donald Wilson and family.

Mike was the oldest cousin I had that I could remember. When I was a young boy he introduced me to 8-track soul music of James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, Temptations, etc. He made us all proud of his basketball accomplishments. He was up there with David Thompson in our eyes back in the day. No one had a bigger heart and the Saints were at attention giving him a standing ovation when he walked into heaven on March 18th, and Lula Mae was front and center. Rest in Peace Scamp. We love you brother! Jesse Wilson Jr and The Entire Wilson and Little Family

I worked with Mike at Michelin, and also played tennis and basketball with him. He was a wonderful man and friend. Sending condolences to all his family.

Bobby Burns

Praying for the family during this time of sorrow. Mike was a classmate of mine when he attended school in Clinton. Henrietta Price

Praying for the family. Mike and I had been friends for a long time. I met Mike working at Michelin Tire. He was a very humble guy. Always had a smile on his face. We was in a motorcycle group together. Our group name is "Old School Cruisers" Darrell & Sandra Hollis

My sincere prayers and condolences to the family. I can't imagine your pain but know prayers are being sent for your loss. May God continue to keep you in the days to come.

Sincerely Jan McBeth

Nikki/Family So sorry for your loss. May God continue to bless and embrace you in his care. George& Gloria Grayson

Nikki/Family, so sorry for your loss. May God continue to bless and embrace you during this time. George & Gloria Grayson in by

To the family , it was a honor of knowing Mike though out our school days . I remember him as a good hearted human being. I especially enjoy him as a teammate ( excellent basketball player) also as a classmate. May God provide the family with strength and protection during these unforgettable days.

Canyus Stegall

Prayers for your family during this time of loss. May God give you His perfect peace and strength. Ella Spears Jennifer and Kennedy

Charlotte keeping you and your family in prayer 🙏🏾, Mike will be miss, excellent Tire Builder at Michelin Tire Corporation George Rogers

Charlotte I'm sorry for your loss he will be miss.Excellent Tire Builder at Michelin. Keeping you and your family in prayer 🙏🏾

🙏🙏🙏s for Charlotte and the rest of the family

My sincere condolences for the family. The many fond memories of us all growing up together on S.Bell Street Circle come flooding back. Mike was a tremendously positive influence, I admired the manner in which he carried himself with dignity, humbleness, respect for self & others. I am certainly a better person for having known Mike, my neighbor, my friend. -Dennis 'Dent' Lindsay

Praying that God comforts you(Nikki) and the rest of your family during this time.

Our deepest condolences to the family. George and Bessie Dandy.

So sorry for y'all loss Sending my condolences an prayers he will be truly missed at District 6 transportation

I was fortunate to meet Mike over 20 years ago when Nikki and I were in college. I honestly had never seen a father-daughter relationship like the one they had. Even into adulthood, I would often say "Nikki doesn't need a husband, because she has her daddy!"

His presence will definitely be missed. My best friend lost one of her best friends. My prayers are with all of his family and loved ones. May he continue to live on through his legacy.

Sorry for y'all loss Michael was a very humble person good bus driver Rip

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY. EVELYN HILL

Deepest sympathy and prayers are extended to the family during this difficult time. Samuel and Anita Stoddard

My prayers go out to you and your family.. may God bless you.

Taylor family

My sincere condolences to his wife Charlotte, daughters Nikki and Camille. We will definitely miss our dear cousin Mike. He was a faithful man that loved and took care of his family. I especially remember how he unselfishly cared for his grandmother Lula Mae, sister Cleare, aunt Mamie and cousin Fred. He was one of the most humble persons that I knew. May he rest in peace. Love - Mary and Glenn Burke

Sympathy and our prayers to you and Camille Ann and Charles Norris

R.I.P Mike, Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Charlotte. Camille, Cleare, we're so sorry about Mike's passing. Mike was a good guy, always smiling. We remember the many days of playing basketball with him in our yard on South Bell Circle. He was a Clinton High School hoops legend. We remember how well he looked after Cousin Lula Mae. We're praying for you. -Bill, Sherita, Lovancie, and Laurethia Moon

May God continue to comfort you and your family Stanley I Starks.

See you on the other side, Michael. Rest in peace my friend.

James Harold Epps / Greenville, SC

WONDERFUL PERSON, GOOD FRIEND AND, EXECELLENT NEIGHBOR. I MISS HIM ALREADY.

TOM

Charlotte and Camille, we are deeply saddened and sorry at this difficult time. Our prayers and condolences are with you. Aileen and Kyra

We worked with Michael at District 6 Transportation. He was a wonderful individual and will be missed by many. May God comfort you in this most difficult time.

Praying mighty for the family. Sterling and Dee

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

J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

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