Mr. Wendell Simeon Williams

WILIAMS, Mr. Wendell Simeon - Age 66, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence. Family hour 10:30 AM Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Southeast Christian Church of the Apostolic Faith, 4171 Lapeer Rd., Burton, MI, with funeral commencing at 11:00 AM Elder Kenneth Brown Sr, officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church at 10:00 AM Saturday. Mr. Wendell Williams will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and my be viewed from 12:00 PM- 6:00 PM Friday. Deacon Wendell Simeon Williams was born September 23, 1954 in Kankakee, Illinois, to Mr. & Mrs. Henry and Cora Mae Williams. Looking for better employment his father moved the family to Michigan in 1955. Deacon Wendell attended the Flint public schools and was a graduate of Flint Northwestern High School, “Class of 1972.” He also furthered his education at the University of Michigan Flint where he obtained an associate’s degree. He was employed by Anderson Tank Co. where he worked a short time. Until he received a referral by his Dad for employment at General Motors Truck and Bus; where he worked for 35 years and retired in 2009. While employed at GM he became a Union Representative for UAW #598, and UAW Civil Right Representative. God spoke to his heart at an early age and he was baptized in Jesus name and filled with the Holy Ghost at Bethlehem Temple Church of the Apostolic Faith under the pastorate of late District Elder B. T. Scott. He developed a love for the drums and began to use his God given talent as church drummer and for the Northern District Council. Later Bro. Wendell was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mrs. Renee Hall, from this union 3 children: Christopher, Jeffrey and Michelle (Mikki). Later moving his membership to Southeast Christian Church of the Apostolic Faith under the tutelage of the late District Elder John A. Brown, Sr. and now under the pastorate of District Elder Kenneth M. Brown, Sr. where he served on the Deacon Board. Deacon Williams, was very sociable and a happy person, who had a love for God’s people and his church family. Some of his interest was fishing. He loved the Annual Church Brotherhood Fishing excursion. He mastered the art of barbequing for his church, family and friends. Deacon Wendell Williams was Vice-President of the Southeast Christian Church, Men’s Ministry for 6 years. During that time he held the positions of Secretary of the Northern District Council Men’s Ministry. Under the administration of Elder Morris Massey, Men’s Ministry President. He worked 4 years in the Northern District Council, Men’s Ministry, under the leadership of District Elder James E. Manns, President. Under the administration of the late Bishop Harry L. Herman, Diocesan. While working on the international level of the Men’s Ministry, he held the position of Sargent-At-Arms. This was under the administration of Suffragan Bishop Larry Thompson, President of the International Men’s Ministry Auxiliary (I.M.M.A.). Deacon Wendell also held a position as Treasurer of Pentecostal Assemblies of World, Inc. Regional Men’s Ministry of the I.M.M.A. Under District Elder James Agnew, President. Under Presiders Bishop Horace E. Smith and Bishop Charles H. Ellis. Deacon Wendell was dedicated and loved the Men’s Ministry and the Brotherhood Auxiliary. On January 9, 2021, Deacon Wendell S. Williams fell asleep in the arms of Jesus at his home. “And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me. Write, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit; that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” Revelation 14:13. He leaves to cherish in precious memories: 3 children: Christopher D. Williams, Jeffrey K. Williams both of Flint, MI, daughter Michelle R. Williams, of Nashville, TN; 6 siblings: Rose Marie, Gideon and wife Linetta, Mark Anthony, Benjamin Lee, Bethany, and Vanessa Louise Bedford all of Flint, MI; niece Ebony LeSweece Hall and nephew, Cyrus Nathaniel Bedford; Thelma Smith-May, Mrs. Irene Williams; 1 uncle W. C. Williams. Dear cousins: MaryNell (Larry) Walker, Cherry Brown, Laketra Hagler, Koryona Hagler, Markshaun (Katrina) Williams, Bakea (Samuel) Booker, Codeona (Dexter) Johnson, Lena Williams, Marguerite (LySander) Booker, Rita (Kelsey) Deer, a host of cousins and Pastor District Elder Kenneth M. & Lady Juliet Brown, Sr., and the entire Southeast Christian Church Family. The family recognizes Evangelist Beverly Williams and Minister Mary L. Williams. Deacon Williams was preceded in death by his parents. Deacon Henry and Cora Mae Williams, uncles: Mr. & Mrs. Willie and Mamie Williams, Mr. Robert Williams, Mr. Joseph Williams, Mr. Clarence Williams, Mr. George Williams and 1 aunt: Mrs. Ella Neal; cousins Mr. Willie Williams, Miss. Lucille Williams, and Elijah Williams, and a host of relatives. The family wishes to express special thanks to Pastor District Elder Kenneth and 1st Lady Juliet Brown, Sr. and the Southeast Christian Church Family and sister churches for all of your prayers, love, telephone calls, and all other expressions of concern that you have shown during our time of bereavement. Never more than now was your kindness needed and more appreciated. Also, thanks Dr. Kelvin Callaway, MD., Evang. Daral Stanick, Ascension Genesys Hospice Care and DaVita Dialysis Care Center. “Behold I show you a misery, we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. In a moment in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump. For the trumpet shall sound and the dead shall be raised…” I Corinthians 15:51-53. Lovingly Submitted by Bethany Williams and Daral Stanick

Mr. Wendell Simeon Williams

September 23, 1954 - January 9, 2021