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Obituary For Gilbert Williams
GILBERT OSCAR WILLIAMS was born in New Haven, Connecticut, the 5th child of 10 siblings, born to the late George Williams and the late Emma Hart Williams.
“Sonny Boy”, as he was affectionately known, after high school, left New Haven and served in the US Army, beginning in 1953 until 1958. He relocated to Harrisburg, PA and began working at Perks Food Company as a Supervisor. He received a Certificate from The Pennsylvania State University, College of Agriculture for job related purposes. He retired from Perks Food Company and worked several years for Phillips Office Products.
In Gil's spare time, he liked watching football, basketball and listening to music.
Gilbert Oscar Williams, at the age of 89 years, entered into eternal life on Monday, September 16th, 2024 at the Capital Rehabilitation Center in Linglestown, Pennsylvania.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Grace Wormley, George Williams, Jr. and Gerald Williams.
He leaves to celebrate his life his wife, Ruby Carter Williams of Harrisburg, PA; his daughter, Kelly Blackwell, (John Blackwell, son-in-law); his grandson, Korey Gilbert Blackwell, all Of Northern VA; his brother, Grover Williams of Katy, TX; his sisters, Gloria Robinson, Geraldine White of Dallas TX; Gertrude Burrell, Geneva Senior of Hamden, CT, Gladys Hobson of New Haven, CT and a host of nieces nephews, other relatives and friends.
Gilbert's life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing and visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
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Rays of Light Spray was sent for Gilbert Williams - September 30, 2024
Sending Hugs and Prayers to the family. In God's spirit of Love, La'Keicia James
To my family May The Lord God Strengthen us all in this time of bereavement . God will you give strength my you rejoice in the Lord
Aunt Ruby, Kelly, and Family My prayers are with you, know our loving Father's grace is with you at this time. Love y'all Lisa Wormley-Hudson and family
The last time I saw my brother, he cooked me a meal and shared his special recipe with me which I will always hold dear. When it was time for me to leave,we all hugged and I said I love you to my brother and his wife. They both replied, I love you too. The last time I spoke to my brother on the phone, my last words were I love you and his last words to me were, I love you too. It is truly a comforting feeling to know those were the last words I got to speak to my brother.
Gil,is what he was called by his wife and family,Dad is what Kelly and her family called him. Our brothers and sisters called him Sonny Boy, but as I sit here writing this letter,I realize my spelling is wrong and it should always have been SUNNY BOY because he would always brighten the room with his quiet presence. I will always love and miss you my Big Brother. I love you Ruby, Kelly, John, Korey. I will always love you and miss you Gil(SUNNY). Your brother Pinky.
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