Service Details
Thursday, November 17, 2016: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation in the funeral home from 4pm-7pm; Family hour 6pm-7pm
Friday, November 18, 2016: St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church (1123 Center Street). Visitation from 10am – 11am. Funeral Service at 11am.
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George Williams Jr., 73, passed on November 9, 2016 at Aurora St. Lukes Hospital, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. George gave his life to Christ at an early age at the Fellowship Baptist Church, in Enterprise, Mississippi. In 1964, George graduated with an Associate Degree in Arts from C.J. Harris Junior College in Meridian, Mississippi. The following year, George was drafted into the United States Army where he fought in the Vietnam War. George served under the United States Army 1st Infantry Division, also known as the “Big Red One.” During his time of service, he received several medals of Honor: U.S. Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal Work Leader Campaign Star.
In 1972, George joined the Racine Police Department where he worked and served our beloved community for 24 years. George was a positive symbol throughout the community he served and many of his long-time friends would often refer to him as “Junebug.” A name he came to embrace with a smile and personality. George was a “man among men” and strived to live his life to the fullest.
He leaves to cherish his beautiful and loving wife of 48 years, Mary L. Williams; His children, Angela (Randy) Walker of Houston, TX and George Kelley (LaRita) Williams of Racine, WI; Eight grandchildren: Ronnie Crenshaw III, George Kelley Williams Jr., Lauren Walker, Morgan Williams, Robert Williams, Harper Williams, Justin Brewer, and Jordan Brewer; Two brothers: James (Betty) Williams of Meridian, MS and Willie B. (Margaret) Williams of Little Rock Arkansas; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by both parents; Barbara Williams of Racine, WI and George Robert Williams of Enterprise, MS; a brother, Herbert Williams of Chicago, IL and a sister, Pearlie Mae (Gilbert) Griffin of Racine, WI.
A Celebration of his life will be held at 11:00am on Friday, November 18, 2016 at St. Paul MBC, 1123 Center St., with a Visitation from 10:00am until the time of service and on Thursday, November 17th in chapel of the funeral home from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, family hour will begin at 6:00pm.
Dennis Thompson & Trevin Thompson says
A true American hero! Thanks for serving our country and serving Racine. Glad I got to know you at Park.
Bonnie Oliver says
Condolences to the family. From the Gardner Family.
Todd Dyess and family says
Sending prayers and condolences to the family of my neighbor…my cousin…my fellow peace officer
Debra Malone says
Mae and family you have deepest condolences of my family and me Debra Meeks Malone
Anonymous says
Berryhill family send they to the family keep your head up 1 love Mike B.
Ellen Turner Family says
Mrs. Mae Williams and Family, you have our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you at this time. We fondly remember George when the family visited Arkansas. God Bless you,
Ellen Turner Family, Searcy, Arkansas
Anonymous says
I am sending condolences to the family, keep looking up, from Marcia collier and family
Jermaine Williams says
Love You Uncle George.
Rest in Love
The Moore Family says
Our condolences to the Williams family.
Anonymous says
Ellis Cotton and Family
Condolences to the Williams Family. God is with you and Trust in him at all times . GOD Bless You.
Anonymous says
To the Williams Family
God is able. We will keep you in our prayers. God bless you.
Ellis Cotton and family
Tommie Yvette Turner says
With condolences and prayers to the Williams Family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.
Willie B. and Margaret Williams says
Mae and Family,
You have Willie, Margaret, George, & Jermaine’s sympathy. We love you and will continue to keep you in our prayers. Angie did a tremendous job in preparing everything.
love,
Willie B. Williams and Family