Mr. Kenneth Carter Williams

WILLIAMS, Mr. Kenneth Carter - Age 67, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at McLaren-Flint. Family hour 11:00 AM Friday, May 25, 2018 at 2nd Chance Church, 2070 Coldwater Rd., with funeral service commencing at 12:00 PM Pastor Derrick Aldridge officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11:00 AM Friday. 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 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday. Kenneth Carter Williams “Kenn” was born January 8, 1951, in Stephens, Arkansas. The son of Hercy Lee and Charity Mae (Brown) Williams. He met Joan Maria Evans in 3rd grade at Martin Elementary and they were married by Pastor Avery Aldridge 20 years later, on September 15, 1979. Kenn joined Foss Avenue Baptist Church as a child and became a Deacon of the new Second Chance Baptist Church under the direction of Pastor Derrick Aldridge. After graduating from Flint Northwestern High School in 1969, He attended Mott Community College. In 1971, Kenn was drafted into the Army and discharged in 1973 with a National Defense Service Medal. "Kenn" established He Has Risen Enterprises in 1995. He obtained numerous copyrights for his expressions of love and encouragement through his original trademark named Hebek. Hebek was most notably recognized through Kenn’s masterful wood sculptures as a figure of a man who’s been beckoned by God to spread positive messages and thoughts. He created wood works for inspiring figures such as Oprah Winfrey, the Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation, and singer Natalie Cole to name a few. Kenn was proud to call himself a master wood sculptor, receiving public recognition for his artistry while uplifting people all over the world. Kenn worked tirelessly as the manager of Bridgestone/Firestone for 31 years. He would often set aside time on the weekends to fulfill his love of cutting trees and beautifying landscapes throughout the city. This became his occupation after retirement along with mastering his computer skills towards perfecting and expanding on Hebek. Kenn remained a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. His strong poised stature would emit confidence whenever he walked into a room. Kenn was infamous for his skills on the grill and taking the “scenic route” on long road trips. He was proud to drive and care for his RV with his wife Joan by his side. Kenn would often ask “What’s your plan?” to evoke a sense of urgency in his four children. He was well known in his household for the excitement created during Christmas time while blaring Luther Vandross’s Christmas CD throughout their home on Cranwood Drive. Kenn extended this love to his four grandchildren, among whom he was affectionately called “PawPaw” and “SuperPawpaw” and he proudly welcomed his son-in-law, Dale, into the family as his own. Kenn also enjoyed fishing, bike riding, listening to his “moldy oldies,” and being an active committee member for the Northwestern Class of 1969 Wildcats. Kenn leaves to cherish his memory: beloved wife, Joan M. Williams; children, Sharese Combs, Scott Williams, LaoDaija (Dale) Legrone, and Monajia Williams; 4 grandchildren, Darion Legrone, Chloe Combs, Amaya Legrone, and Kingston Legrone; mother, Charity Mae (Brown) Williams; brother, Jean (Anita) Williams; sisters, Linda Raulston, Virginia (Pastor John) Beckem and Josephine Union; aunt, Bernice Erving; along with a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. Kenn was preceded in death by his father, Hercy Lee Williams; sister, Lillian Knight; special niece, Shalanda “Shawn” Williams-Golden; and brother Anthony “Tony” Williams. The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor Derrick Aldridge and the 2nd Chance Baptist Church family, the entire Evans family, the Cardiac Care Unit at McLaren Regional Medical Center (with special acknowledgement to Nurse Jill), the “Class of 1969” Northwestern Wildcats, nurses, Theresa and Dana, special caregivers and nurse aides, Teresa, Yolanda and Kim.

Mr. Kenneth Carter Williams

January 8, 1951 - May 18, 2018