Obituary. The Reverend Dr. Grady W. Powell Sr., Pastor-Emeritus, The Officiate

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2 Obituary Order of Service Mr. Alvin Sylvester Bubee Williams Sr. A Devoted Husband, A Loving Father, A Kind Grandfather, A Beloved Brother, A Faithful Friend The Reverend Dr. Grady W. Powell Sr., Pastor-Emeritus, The Officiate And God shall wipe all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away REV 21:4 THE PROCESSIONAL Family Members & Friends On Thursday, March 27, 2008, during the early morning hours, God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to call our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend from life to eternal life, Mr. Alvin Sylvester Williams, Sr., lovingly referred to by all who loved him as Bubee. Bubee resided at 531 Petty Street (Berkley Manor), Petersburg, VA. He was born on February 8, 1947, to the late John Hugo Williams and Vernelle Jackson Williams in Petersburg, Va. He was also predeceased by his brother, Charles A. Williams. Bubee was educated in the Petersburg Public Schools System. At an early age he confessed Christ as his personal Savior. At the tender age of 16, he was employed with Petersburg General Hospital, (now known as Southside Regional Medical Center). There he received his formal training in the culinary arts and became an award winning head chef. After fulfilling 16 years of dedicated service to Southside Regional, he was then gainfully employed with PARK 500 (a division of Phillip Morris USA). After 25 years and 8 months of faithful service, he retired to spend quality time with his loving family. THE HYMN OF COMFORT Blessed Assurance The Combined Choirs THE SACRED WORD The Old Testament Psalm 23 Rev. Dru Roane, Associate Minister Gillfield Baptist Church The New Testament Revelations 21: 1-4 Rev. Dr. Grady W. Powell Sr. THE PRAYER OF COMFORT Rev. Dr. Grady W. Powell Sr. THE MINISTRY IN SONG Solo Ms. Paula Green In 1965, Bubee was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Celestine Jackson. This union was blessed with four loving children, Angela Ramona, Alvin Sylvester Jr., Bridgette Yvette, and Charles Elton. THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONDOLENCES Rev. Dru Roane On April 14, 1990, he was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Vanessa Jones. God blessed this loving union with two children, Kevin Jacoba and Alicia Nicole. THE SILENT READING OF THE OBITUARY Bubee was a loving, caring, devoted, and special blessing to his entire family and to his community. His kind, jovial, and sincere demeanor will be a cherished legacy for all who knew him. His children were the apple of his eye, as he showered them with sincere love, profound wisdom, and a determination to always strive to do your very best in life. His home was a haven of love to everyone who entered the doors. As a loyal fisherman, he found joy in securing his boat on the beautiful waters to catch an abundance of fish and later share them with his family and friends. We Thank God for blessing us with his presence in our lives and we trust that though he is now absent from his physical body, his soul is truly present with the Lord! THE MINISTRY IN SONG Solo Mr. H. Bertram Boisseau THE EULOGY Rev. Dr. Grady W. Powell Sr. THE RECESSIONAL When We All Get To Heaven The Combined Choirs Bubee s cherished memory will forever be perpetuated by his loving and devoted wife, Vanessa J. Williams, 3 loving daughters, Angela W. Ward (Christopher), Bridgette W. Parham (Derek), and Alicia N. Williams; 3 caring sons, Alvin S. Williams Jr., Charles E. Williams (Kenya) and Kevin J. Williams; 7 grandchildren, Michael D. Brennan, Porchelle N. Williams, Christopher D. Williams, Travis L. Williams, Imani C. Ward, Tiffany R. Williams, and Kristen A. Ward; 3 loving sisters, Vernelle E. Williams, Ernestine E. Batts (Jerome), and Delilah S. Walker (Percy); 2 loving brothers, John H. Williams Jr. (Annie) and James A. Popa Williams; 2 sister-in-laws, Rose Marie Studivant (Kelly) and Florence J. Slade (Calvin); 3 brother-in-laws, Rev. David Jones (Rebecca), Samuel Jones, and Kenneth Jones (Tammy); a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and devoted friends, namely, Joseph C. Richardson, Jeff Rose, and his dear friends at the PARK 500 PLANT. THE REPAST OF FELLOWSHIP THE INTERMENT Bias Hall, Gillfield Baptist Church Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery Petersburg, VA

3 Loving Tributes My Dear, Sweet, Bubee. Thank You for being such a wonderful husband and a loving father. I will always cherish the beautiful years God allowed us to spend together. You will always be a part of my heart and I will cherish your memory forever. I Love You So Very Much! - Your Loving Wife, Nessa (Vanessa) Dear Daddy.. We Love You So Much and how we are going to Miss You! The example you set, the inspiration you provided, the guidance and support you so freely gave, and the unconditional love you shared with us has helped us to the best that we can be! Rest in Peace and Continue to watch over us from Heaven above! - Your Loving Children, Angela, Alvin Jr., Bridgette, Charles, Kevin, & Alicia Dear Popee!. We re going to miss you hugging us,, and always making us feel loved and secure. You are our Hero and we love you so much. You were the Greatest Popee (Grandfather) in the Whole Wide World! - Your Loving GrandBabies Dear Bubee. You were a blessing to our entire family. You were part of the loving glue that held our family together. We Thank God for you and we pray that your soul is resting in Heaven with Mama, Daddy & Charles! - Your Brothers & Sisters A MESSAGE FROM BUBEE I am safe at home in Heaven, dear loved ones Oh so happy and so bright There is perfect joy and peace In God s everlasting light All the trouble of life are now over Every burden and pain is passed I am now at peace forever Safely Home in Heaven at last! Did you wonder why I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade? Oh, but with the arm of Jesus to lean on Could I have one doubt or dread You must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still; Try to look beyond earth s shadows, Pray and trust our Father s Will There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand; Do it now! while life remains You shall rest in Jesus Land When that work is all completed, He will gently call you home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh the JOY to see you come! Love Ya! The late Mr. Alvin Sylvester Williams Sr. Bubee Alvin Sylvester Bubee Williams Sr.

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5 Acknowledgements We humbly give Thanks to Almighty God for the outpouring of love, sympathy, and kindness that has been bestowed upon our family during the sudden departure of our loving Bubee. Your uplifting prayers, your presence, your inspiring cards, your monetary donations, your delicious food, and your visits to our home have lifted our hearts and our spirits. Please keep us in your prayers and May God Continue to Bless and Keep Each of you in His Care. To God Be The Glory! The Family of the late Mr. Alvin Sylvester Bubee Williams Sr. Honorary Pallbearers Yolanda Green-Bug Patricia King Tiffany Love Beverly Love Mary Love Active Pallbearers Marvin Frisby Vaughn Taylor Reginald Johnson David L. Pair McArthur Jones Corey Smith Curtis Peagram Bernard Coleman The Music Ministry Mr. H. Bertram Boisseau, Pianist Mr. Buckner Gamby, Organist The Gillfield Baptist Church Combined Choirs The Usher Ministry Gillfield Baptist Church Usher Ministry The Repast Cuisine Professional Services by G. A. Mason & Associates Interment Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery Petersburg, VA Funeral Services by The J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. 102 South Avenue Petersburg, Virginia (804) John W Wilkerson, Jr., President Shelton W. Smith, Funeral Director & General Manager Troy L. Johnson, Funeral Service Apprentice Kathy D. Jones, Office Manager Program Design and Printing by 315 Tenth Avenue N., Suite 93 Nashville, TN ph fx Copyright 2007 by Broadwater and Associates Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Celebrating A Wonderful Life is a registered trademark of Broadwater and Associates Group, Inc.