Abraham Williams, Jr. Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Abraham Williams, Jr.

Mr. Abraham Williams Jr., 75, passed on Sunday October 13, 2024.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. EST on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Franchise Missionary Baptist at 1000 Dillingham Street, Phenix City, AL 36868. Burial to follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens, 3800 US-431, Phenix City, AL. Public viewing is from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. EST. on the day of service at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church.

When you think of Abraham, you can't help but tear up because he is gone too soon, smile because he said something to you, and then laugh out loud because of his humor.

Mr. Abraham A. Williams, Sr., was a loving and devoted husband, father, grand/great-grandfather, loving uncle, friend, and community organizer.

Born to Abraham Sr. and Annie Williams, he is one of six children raised in Phenix City, Alabama, to loving Christian parents devoted to their family, church, and community.

After graduating from Alabama A&M University, Abraham started his professional career in Phenix City at The Boys Club of America and Spencer Recreation Center. He was a dedicated leader, always striving to help the disenfranchised. His work in housing, which began in 1978, was particularly noteworthy. He was a visionary Director of Housing and a Community Leader, and after 17 years in Alabama, he was appointed Executive Director of Housing in Bowling Green.

The list of achievements Mr. Williams accomplished is endless because of the teamwork and community volunteers. To name his accomplishments without naming the people who walked alongside him was never the nature of Abraham. He constantly stated this was what "we did" in Bowling Green. Bowling Green Housing became the prototype in the United States, and nothing made him prouder than seeing the benefit it had for "his" children in housing and the community.

Abraham is one of the few people who has lived such a selfless life that God allowed him to see and hear a room full of people who appreciated him and gave him flowers and jokes while he lived. He was allowed to hear his own obituary in the presence of the people he loved. Even that night, he lived up to the words that best describe him: a tireless servant leader.
Abraham loved God and his family. He was active in his church and considered his community as his mission field. Many people are successful, but true success is having the same people walk alongside you at your beginning and your end. Without his loving wife, secretary, partner in business, mother to his children and grandchildren, and mother to so many, there would be no success story.

Abraham and Mildred's love for the community has been demonstrated from the boardroom to the ballfield to their kitchen table. Abraham was the patriarch of his family, and his children, siblings, nieces, and nephews considered him a personal joy and felt that he loved them more than anyone else.

Faithful to the end would describe this man of God, man of his community, and man of his word.

The word of God tells us, "Be faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life."
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mildred Williams; his children, Chandra Alfred (Greg), Daryl Williams, and Malcolm Williams; siblings, Geraldine Abercrombie, Teresa A. Brown, Pastor Noble D. Williams (Dorothy), Elder Wilma Pugh (John), and Pastor Veta Blanding (Pastor Gerard Blanding); grandchildren, Tyeron, Nyana, Midori, Yehoshua, and great grandchildren, Tyren, Tylon, Tyaire; his nieces and nephews loved him like a father; he was a friend and a loving relative, and he loved his community.

"In Lieu Of Flowers-Contributions can be made to W.R.O.T.E."
Housing Authority of Bowling Green
W.R.O.T.E Foundation, Inc.
247 Double Springs Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101

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Lillie Wyatt sent The Peace Lily for Abraham Williams, Jr. - October 17, 2024

Family of Mr Abraham Williams Our condolences in loving memory of a life well lived as a Boss, a Coach and a friend. From Graden, Lillie Wyatt, Wiley Miles, Isabel, Sally, Odell, Diane Hill, Wanda

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LHM 😭. The only thing I can say, if only you knew. He REALLY helped and guided me in the direction that I needed to go to when My Husband (Pieback) was going through. Abraham, you're going to truly be missed down here 😔. But you've earned your crown 👑. Rest in Paradise 🎈. Sending My Condolences to the Family 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

Our sincere heartfelt condolences and prayers to this beautiful Williams family. Abrahams' presence will certainly be missed; but his spirit lives on in those he left behind. We pray for God's strength and peace to sustain you all during this difficult time and in the days ahead! Love, Herman & Regina Mitchell

My condolences to the William family. Mr. A Williams and his lovely wife were members of our neighborhood on Hellen Dr. Awesome family. RIP Mr. Williams Dina Wilcher Prowell

We extend our condolences to the family of Abraham Williams. He was a dear friend and fellow graduate of South Girard High School. We will forever remember and appreciate his involvement in the writing and publication of "OVERCOMING 25 YEARS of Separate but Unequal: The story of South Girard High School." RIP Dr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Moffett

To day is bitter sweet no more pain for you but now we have this empty place in our hearts. We will miss your laughter. We will miss you RIP We love you The Stringers

Abraham Williams was an inspiration to during my time at the Phenix City Housing Authority. His commitment to serving others, especially th les fortunate, left a lasting impact. His kindness, humor, and generosity will never be forgotten. A true servant of God. Prayers and love to his beloved wife,Mildred and family. RlP, Abraham! Love, Gail Alexander

We are praying that God will give the Williams Family whatever your hearts need most and that His Promise of Eternal Life sustain you during this difficult time of bereavementR. May you find comfort in knowing that there are many that understand and care about you during this time of sorrow. With Deepest Sympathies, Mrs. Gladys B. Lyles and William & Beverly Lyles Bulls

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Abraham.
The Cook and Tibbs Family's

Abraham you was truly an amazing man you will be missed by everyone that knew you but as it is written in the Bible the Lord given and the Lord taken away blessed it be the name of the Lord

My condolences to the family. Been knowing Abraham since I was a Lil girl. His name for me was country lol.he was always respectful and always had a good sense of humor. He will be missed.

We thank God for Abe's purpose-filled life of service to others! He was a remarkable leader, and community icon. It was always a blessing to be in Abraham's presence, for it was filled with love, laughter, and happiness! May your loving family, and all of us, his dear friends, find solace in our knowledge that Abe is resting peacefully in the presence of the Lord, where there is fullness of joy! May God's comforting strength and peace abide with you today, and in the days ahead! Agape Love!💕 The Arnold Family

Thank you for your service. May God bless and keep your family. Brenda Thomas Porter South Girard High School Class of 1969

Rest Well, Coach Abraham!

May The Lord continue to bless the family, praying for you all. You have a great legacy of a Godly man who loved his family and people. Hold on to your HOPE in Christ Jesus and know there will be a day of uniting with your love one again. Love, Your Cousin.

You had a very positive impact on my life and you will be missed my friend. Rest well
Emmett Mitchell

My sincerest condolences on the passing of Abraham. He was not only an Amazing man and public servant, but a Man of God as well! Abraham was one of the principle founders of USO which is geared toward children. He was full of jokes and laughter - what a kind soul! Rest in peace, my friend!
Gladys Williams-Tillmon

To our Beloved Abraham, you will be missed. My love and condolences to the family.

Our hearts are saddened by our loss, in a friend, classmate, community leader and a "just say yes" man. Once you said yes, he would give you the encouragement to complete the task. He even included Rev. West in his best wishes at our class reunion. He was concerned about our recent travel to the class reunion, but once he founded out that we were safe, he was satisfied. Farewell, my friend. To the family one minute, one hour, and one day at a time, God will give you the strength only if you ask.

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Williams family on the passing of Abraham. He was a rare gem and remarkable person. I hope that his life and legacy will inspire us all. May GOD grant you strength, comfort, peace and fond memories during this difficult time.
-Alicia Dixon

You could always know when Abe was in the building. All you had to do was to follow the laughing sounds from the people inside. He was a loyal and dedicated man to his family, friends and community. He loved helping young people to achieve their dreams. He will be truly missed. Classmate and forever friend.

My condolences to the family, he was a very special person in the early years of my career. He always told me to hang with him and he would make me famous, and he did. I'm going to miss you ham.

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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