Mr. Pearce "Son" Williams Jr.

WILLIAMS, Jr., Mr. Pearce - Age 84, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his residence. Family hour 10:30 AM Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Foss Avenue Baptist Church, 1159 E. Foss Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM, Pastor Brian Frelix, Host Pastor. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 10:30 AM 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 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Friday. Pearce Williams Jr. affectionally known by his family and close friends as “Son” was born May 19, 1941, in Sicily Island, Louisiana to the late Pearce Sr. and Annie Williams. He accepted Christ and was baptized in 1954 at Hopewell Baptist Church in Sicily Island by the late Reverend JJ Stewart. Pearce graduated from Martin High in 1962 and in 1963 he decided to move to Beaumont, Texas to see if he wanted to work and live there. Texas was not the place for him, so he moved to New Orleans, and he went to work at Sears and Roebuck. In 1965 he married his loving wife, Lula and to the union was born his “Favorite Girl”, Cheryl. In 1967, Pearce decided that he would move to Joliet, Illinois for different opportunities for his family. While in Joliet he worked for Caterpillar, he decided to send a suitcase for his wife and daughter. But, before the suitcase arrived, he was back in New Orleans. On Monday, September 2, 1968 (Labor Day) Pearce, Lula, and Cheryl arrived in Flint, Michigan where they would reside. Pearce resided in Flint, Michigan for 57 years where he was employed at various General Motors plants such as Fisher Body One and Buick City for 39 years. Pearce was committed to his job and took work seriously. If you asked him whether you should go to work or stay home his answer was “Go to Work.” He was a Faithful Member of Foss Avenue Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Dr. Avery Aldridge and current Pastor Brian Frelix. Pearce was the Original “Girl Dad” where he went, she went, whether it was a Celtics game or a coon hunt. He enjoyed Hunting, watching the Boston Celtics, reminiscing with Family, Friends and his Dogs. He was a member of Great Northern Racoon Hunting Club. Pearce was a quiet man, but when he had something to say everyone needed to pay attention. Although he only had one “Granny” he was a father to many. He ensured that he gave a legacy of wisdom regarding finances, family, loving and helping others. “Son” would make sure that others had what they needed and even what they wanted even if he sacrificed. Pearce Williams Jr. leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife of 60 years, Lula Williams of Flint; daughter Cheryl (Randall) Reed; granddaughters, Mikayla and Madison Reed, all of Fishers, IN; 8 sisters, Juanita, Veronica, Betty (Carl), of Sicily Island, LA, Lucinda (Ray) of Wisner, LA, Dorothy, Ella (Thurman) of Beaumont, TX, Luretha (Melvin) and Angela, all of Flint; 2 brothers, Ernest (Marlene) of Flint and John (Pat) of Dallas, TX; 6 sisters-in-law, Lucinda and Elaine, both of Wisner, LA, Ruth of New Orleans, LA, Clara and Barbara, both of Chicago, IL and Linda of Alexandria, LA; God-son, Pearce of Beaumont, TX; 2 Aunts, Gloria (Eurdis) of Winnsboro, LA and Velma of Park Forest, IL, a host of nieces and nephews including special nephew, Derrell (Raquel) of Beaumont, TX; special friends, Sandra Lemuel and Lee Knapp, both of Flint; as well as his fellow members of the Northern Racoon Hunting Club. Pearce was greeted in glory by his parents, Pearce and Annie Williams Sr.; sister, Lizzie Mae; brothers, Jessie, John Wesley, and David Lewis; and many other relatives that are embracing him with hugs and smiles. This is the live stream link for the service at Foss Avenue https://www.facebook.com/share/1BL9NuAU93/

Mr. Pearce "Son" Williams Jr.

May 19, 1941 - April 22, 2026