Calder Lee Williams Sr.

1926 - 2017

Calder Lee Williams Sr. obituary, 1926-2017, Macon, GA

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

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Calder Williams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 18, 2017.

Calder "Cotton" Lee Williams, Sr., 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 17, 2017. A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, December 22, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with Dr. Michael Blizzard and the Rev. John Sheeley officiating. The family will greet friends from Noon to service time at the funeral home. Flowers will be graciously accepted or donations may be made to Northridge Baptist Church, Building Fund, 2360 Gray Highway, Macon GA 31211.

Mr. Williams was born in Lumber City, Georgia to the late Chester Lee and Maude Locke Williams. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Mr. Williams served in the United States Navy during World War II. Cotton was the co-owner of M & W Motors and former owner of Lee's Flowers. Cotton was a former member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for over 50 years, where he served as an Usher, Sunday School Teacher, Deacon and a member of the Brotherhood. He was known for his Brunswick Stew at Montpelier Station Arts and Craft Festival. Cotton is a member of Northridge Baptist Church. He served as President of the Georgia Independent Automobile Dealers Association. He was a member of the 32nd degree Scottish Rite, Mabel Lodge #255 formerly Wolihin Lodge 390, and Al Shirah Shriners and Woodman of the World. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty eight years, Mildred Mays Williams of Macon, daughter and son-in-law, Gaye and Joseph M. Wood, Jr. of Macon, son and daughter-in-law, Calder Lee Williams Jr. and Judi of Warner Robins, grandsons, Joseph M. Wood, III, Justin Pinckney and brother, Jerry Williams of Warner Robins and several nieces and nephews.

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December 29, 2017

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MaryAnne Perdue

I was sorry to hear the news, Mildred, Lee, and Gaye. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss. I know he is with the Lord and rejoicing in his new life in Heaven! Love to all of you!

December 27, 2017

GAIL WEST

So sorry for your loss .I am Eloise Williams Sutton's grand daughter.He was her cousin. I will let her know even though she may not remember him she has Alzheimer's . I remember her and aunt Jewell talking about yall a lot.

December 23, 2017

Herbert and Beverly Orr

Mildred, Lee and Gaye - Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

December 22, 2017

Mark Bryan

May God bless our Williams side of the family in the passing of Uncle Cotton. I pray that our sweet Jesus would surround you all and comfort everyone of you.

December 22, 2017

So sorry to here of Cotton's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Dorothy Lee DeMary (Beaumont, TX)

December 21, 2017

Gerry and John Chapman

Peace be with the loved ones who will someday be reunited with Cotton in heaven with God In Jesus Name

December 20, 2017

Bishop Bruce Lee

Our deepest sympathy from Bishop Bruce Lee Sr.( your Transit Driver -Preacher man )and family. May God be with you and your family

December 20, 2017

Cheryl Attaway

Dear Gay, Beau, and Joseph,
May he Rest In Peace and rise in Glory! You are all on my mind hearts during this Season.

December 19, 2017

Linda Garcia

I'm praying for you and your family. I know Daddy is celebrating Calder's arrival in heaven...they have much to reminisce about. I will miss being with you on Friday, but you'll be in my thoughts.

December 19, 2017

Len & Caroline Woodard

Ms. Mildred, Lee, Gay & Family: So sorry to hear about Mr. Cotton's passing. We go back so many years at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Mother & Daddy and so many of you together in church activities. We all were so blessed. Mr. Cotton was very faithful serving the Lord at Tabernacle and yu and him bringing your family there. May God give you peace, comfort and strength not only for today, but the days ahead. We love you guys.

December 19, 2017

Brenda & Gary Matheny

So sorry Williams family especially during this time of the year! Enjoyed working with the family at Lee's florist!! Plus Jerry at RAFB!

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