Henry Williams

WILLIAMS, Mr. Henry - Age 82, passed away Monday, January 25, 2010 at Clarkston Specialty Health. Family hour 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Church, 3401 M.L. King Ave., with funeral service commencing immediately at 12Noon, Min. Roslyn Smith officiating, Eld. Phillip J. Thompson, host pastor. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Williams will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 1-8 p.m. Monday. Mr. Henry W. Williams was born November 15, 1927 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Richard and Loubertha Williams. Henry spent his early childhood in Los Angeles, California and later returned to Flint, where he attended Flint Northern High School. Henry served a brief period in the U.S. Air Force. In 1945, he began working at Chevrolet Engine Plant and was a member of UAW Local 659. In 1951, Henry married Mildred F. Lipscomb to this union nine beautiful children were born. He was a hard worker, who worked two and sometimes three jobs at one time. During his lifetime, he worked at Chevrolet Engine Plant, Sears, National Cash Register and A.C. Spark Plug. Henry enjoyed his recreational sports, especially bowling. He was an avid bowler, who bowled on several leagues. Henry also enjoyed playing pool, watching all types of sports on television, reupholstering furniture, making drapes and he took great pride in an immaculate lawn so much that he started his own lawn service. Henry was a very loving, kind, generous soul, who loved being with his family and friends. Mr. Henry W. Williams leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Mildred F. Williams; 9 children, Roger (dear friend, Yvonne) Williams, Henrietta (Mark) Smith, all of Flint, Belinda (Thomas) Shipps of Burlington, NC, Richard (Sabrina) Williams, Donna (Theobald) Davis, Theresa (Arthur) Dillard, all of Flint, Monica (Jerry) Day of Clarksdale, MS, Lawrence Williams of Flint and Mildred “Tina” (Mark) Britton of Fairfax, VA; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including his bowling buddies. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Narhya Dillard and Tyquan Wright; parents, Richard and Loubertha Williams; sister, Marion Johnson; and niece, Jacqueline Johnson-Burks. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Mendoza and staff for his special care.

Henry Williams

November 15, 1927 - January 25, 2010