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Obituary For Gaither Williams, Jr.
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.
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I was saddened to hear of Gaither's passing,he was Family.🧡 He enjoyed talking about Roxboro, N.C. I will remember the last time that I saw & talked with him at the Keystone Restaurant. Rest Easy Gaither, Rest Easy 🖤🕊🖤
To the family my prayers are with you all so sorry for your loss. Flo & Jerry Bragg
Condolences for my Cousin Gaither family😘🙏
My Prayers are with you...Love Y'all...Deliah Featherstone
So sorry for your loss...a cousin that I will never forget...stylish and a lot of FUN...Burlin Featherstone...
Family, Sending My Condolences on the passing of Cousin Gaither.
- Love, Connie Emerson
Cousin Mattie & Family, I am so sorry to hear about Gaither's passing.May God wrap his loving arms around you all at this difficult time..Love Cousin Dessie
To the Family, May God sends you Comfort and Peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will truly miss our dear Cousin Gaither and all his cool style kindness. He was such a Joy, He will never be forgotten. My dad wished he could attend but was unable to but know we are with you Spirit. Love Jonathan and Jeanette Davis Woods & Coy D Davis
My Sincere Prayers and Heartfelt Sympathy are extended to the entire Williams Family. Especially My Dear Sister-in-Law Mattie Williams Crutchfield Howard. Prayerfully submitted, Claudelia Crutchfield Daniel
To the entire Williams Family. We extend our sincere condolences to each and every one of you. Cousin Gaither always brought a smile to your face and we nicknamed him, Mr. Clean. We will miss him dearly.
Love and prayers, David & Cousin Sheila
Mattie and family, sorry for your loss, will continue to keep you all in my prayers. Edna Winstead, Roxboro NC
My sincere condolence to the Williams family,May the Lord continue to bless each of you. Sincerely Jerrikka and Marguerite
My heartfelt sympathy to Monique and all her family at this difficult time. May your strong faith support you as you grieve your dad. Cindy Gross
Cousin Gaither, I love and miss you. It's unfortunate that you have gone so soon. It's been a few years since I saw you last but I will always remember two things. The clean outfits you always had on and the smile on your face hehe. But overall cousin, I am going to miss you and I hope you are at peace. Love you cousin!
- Pudgey
The children of the late, Merritt (Midd)and Erma Wilkerson, of Mount Union,Pa, send much love and support to the entire family of Cousin Gaither. He will surely be missed!.
My condolences to the family . May he Rest In Peace
CorrineWoody
Harry and Florence Winstead
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