Mr. Michael Wayne Williams

WILLIAMS, Mr. Michael Wayne - age 62, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 at his residence. Family hour 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Berean Baptist Church, 6705 Rustic Ridge Tr., Grand Blanc, MI. with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Pastor Robert L. Dickie officiating. Interment Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, 2020 E. Hill Rd., Grand Blanc, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Williams will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. On Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 2014, Michael Wayne Williams quietly passed away at his home to be with Lord. Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) could no longer control his body and take away his abilities to serve his family and friends. He was set free from his disease and given a new heavenly body. Michael Williams was born April 8, 1952, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the son of Amos and Geraldine (Jones) Williams. While growing up in Lake Charles, Michael was known for his quiet, calm spirit and for his athletic abilities in sports; baseball and football. Michael received Christ at a young age, attended church regularly, and found the word of God to be a comfort for his soul to rest at night. After graduating from high school, Michael moved to Flint, Michigan to pursue employment with the Chevrolet V-8 Engine Plant, a Division of General Motors, and to attend college. He became a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he found his wife, Sharon. Michael and Sharon were married for 37 years in spite of challenges to their marriage eternity vows; for better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness or health. However, their faith in God kept them through it all. Michael loved working with young people and felt that counseling them was his career goal. He attended the University of Michigan-Flint where he received a B.A. of Psychology and studied for his Masters in Guidance and Counseling. He also became fondly known for being a true "Go Blue" fan. Michael was last employed with the Atherton School District, helping students with their Math skills. For over 20 years, Michael was a dedicated member of Berean Baptist Church and enjoyed working in various areas, especially teaching Sunday school to the middle/high school students. He enjoyed reading his Bible faithfully three times a day, even while sick, and sharing the gospel with all that would listen. He also enjoyed good seasoned food, especially his mother-in-law’s sweet potato pies, watching sports and spending time with his family, specifically his grandchildren. Michael will be missed but never forgotten. Mr. Williams leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife, Sharon Williams; 3 sons, Dewayne Ryan (fiance-Brandi Basket) Williams of Warren, MI, Marcus (Heather) Williams of Clio, MI, and Eric (Tabatha) Williams of Rochester Hills, MI ; 5 grandchildren, Melody, Eric, Jr., Landon, Jaxson, and Mason; mother, Geraldine Williams; 8 sisters, Constance (Raleigh) Ford, Barbara (Michael) Orebeaux, Cynthia (James) Pendelton, Sandra (Michael) Guillory, Jacqueline (James) Paddio, Sylvia (Allen) Sumbler, Darlene Griffin and LaShonda (Anthony) Sumbler; 2 uncles, Jerrell Jones and Freddie Walker; Tessie Jones, mother-in-law; a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his father, Amos Williams; and grandmother, Vandola (Jones) Joseph. The family would like to express special thanks to Ronnie Russell, Nelson Glenn, nieces, Netra Hughes and Kendra Wade for their countless hours of care, Pastor Robert Dickie and the Berean Baptist Church family for their support and prayers, the Hurley Medical Center Staff and Dr. Peddireddy and staff.

Mr. Michael Wayne Williams

April 8, 1952 - April 20, 2014