Funeral services for Rev. Carl Earnest Williams, 68, of Cope, SC, will be held 12:00pm, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Exodus Baptist Church, 2431 Charleston Highway, Orangeburg. Interment will be held 12:00pm, Friday, May 23, 2025, at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, with full Military Honors.
Rev. Williams passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his residence.
Public viewing will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 1-6pm.
Family and friends may visit 120 Mott Road, Cope, or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com
To My Auntie and Cousins Cousin s In-law may God continue watch over you'll. You guys know his spirit was strong so he will continue to lead in spirit
To my Williams family especially my daughter Cortnea and son n law Maurice Williams l love you so much and so sorry
Our prayersππΎ and condolences to the Williams family.
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family of Cousin Carl Williams. May his soul continue to find perfect peace and rest with our Savior Lord and Jesus Christ.
My deepest condolences cousin Carl. May the Lord bring peace and comfort to the family. Please tell my Grandma Kitty (your auntie) hi and I will see you all in the morning. ππΎππΎππΎ
Dear Uncle Carl aka Grandma Twin,
You will for sure be missed! I love you always and forever! I always dreamed of you officiating my wedding but God called you before he gave me a man. I know you are in Heaven now with him, so please tell him I'm still waiting.
To the fam: I love you all immensely and praying for peace during this hard time as this is a celebration of life and he was an amazing man!
My condolences π to the family. He will be missed.
Dear Uncle Carl, You will be sorely missed in so many ways. To Aunt Annette, Carl Jr., and Maurice β I offer my prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time. To the Williams Family, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of another beloved former president.
"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." May God's great joy bring you strength. with love Mona and Family
Rest on, Uncle Carl!
That's My Cousin! He Will Be Sorely Missed! He Was A True Soldier And My Army Buddy That Served His Country Well! And A Great Husband And Family Man! My Sincere Condolences To The Family! May God Contimue To Watch Over Your Family During These Times! Much Luv And Respect Always! One β€οΈ 4Life! Amen!
Dear Annette and Family I am so sorry to hear about Carl. Carl was a wonderful person. He will surely be missed. We all can find some comfort in knowing that he his with the Lord. God Bless you and the family. I will keep you all in my prayers
Sis Williams, Carl Jr, Maurice and the entire family,
Just know that Pastor Williams is at peace. He touched so many lives and he was a lovely person. Lean on God during this time and God will carry you through. To the sons, continue to be the men that your father raised you to be. Take care and love on your mother as we know you will. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. We love each of you.
Annette I'm so sorry to hear of Carls passing. May you all gather strength from God, Family, and Friends. Each day will become a little better. Please give Maurice a big hug from me. Until I'm able to do it myself. All of us that have gone through this process are here for you, just a phone call away. Hugs to you also. Love you all with my whole heart. Jelanie
My prayers go out to Annette and family for your lost so sorry but to the family always know God will be there with you all the way he will never leave you in your time of need so just trust in him he is in charge with much love
My prayers and condolences to the family.I always remember the times we worship together at First Peter Baptist Church and the good times at church gatherings.He has fought a good fight and kept the faith and henceforth a crown is laid up for him.Family he is ok,Remember the good times and what he had taught you. Your memories will last forever.Sad: pull some memories out and smile. Love Mary Moody
Annette, Dicky & I are so sorry to hear of the loss of Carl. May God continue to bless you & touch you & your family with His strength & love at this time & during the days to come. You are in our prayers. Edna Jo Canady
Prayers of peace and comfort to the family. Battle Buddy 108th Div
To to the family of LTC Carl Williams.
We are deeply sorry to hear of the Loss of your loved one make God continue to blessing.Keep you in the days ahead
SFC Marilyn Johns
Heartfelt Condolences to the Williams family,
My deare uncle has left me to go on with the Holy Spirit. I still can't believe it. I burst out or tears just flow. Even though we can't actually tell. Im like the FBI 99% CORRECT. π₯°I surely want to see Jesus so we can march around heaven, praising God and doing the Holy dance. Condolences Auntie. We love β€οΈ YOU.. Go and do the Holy dance love you Auntie. Condolences to you and your sons and gkids. It a blessings. he got you. Our God if is awesome. We love yall Im a phone call away.
Sis. Williams, Please know that you and your family are in our heartfelt prayers during this incredibly DIFFICULT time. While your hearts are heavy and broken, may you all find comfort in knowing that God is with the brokenhearted and He will carry you all through this season.
With Deepest Sympathy, Mr. & Mrs. Terry Middleton and family
Cordova, SC
My condolences and prayers for the family during this time.
My Prayers and Condolences to his wife Annette and family.
My condolences to the Williams family.
To Annette and the entire family. Our sympathy for your loss at such of a time. God has that time and minute for all. Just reflect on the past events of your time together. The healing will start with God's appointed time. Be encouraged...
Dianne Darby-Paul, Summerville S.C.
To The Family Of Rev. Carl Williams; You All Have My Deepest Sympathy And Prayers ; During Your Time Of Bereavement; May The Lord Wrap His Ever Loving Arms Around Each And Everyone of You At This Time. We Know Not The Time Day Nor The Hour; That We Exit This Earth; I Will Keep You All In Prayers.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.