1946
2018
Michael Charles Williams, 71, of Bowie, MD, formerly of Edgewater, MD, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 from complications of the flu and pneumonia.
Michael was born in Middlebury, VT and graduated in 1964 from Middlebury Union High School. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War where he served two deployments as a helicopter crew chief. He received two Distinguished Flying Cross medals, the Soldier Medal and Purple Heart. After his active service he served in the Air National Guard as helicopter crew chief.
He was also a professional Prince George's County Firefighter, who served at numerous stations around the County. His memberships include the American Legion Post 226 and the DAV and VFW in Bowie, MD.
Michael was a Redskins fan, he enjoyed rock fishing, hunting and NASCAR.
He is survived by his wife Eileen Williams, his son Keith Williams of Bowie, MD and his daughter Megan Magayna and her husband Matthew of Kent Island, MD. He is also survived by his siblings Phillip and Doug Williams, Donna Many and Jerilyn LaDuc; grandchildren Brandon, Logan, Julia, Gabriella, Nicholas and Delia. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Everett and Pauline Williams, and his sister Claudine Slack.
Family will receive friends at the Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, 16000 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 am, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 12010 Woodmore Road, Bowie, MD 20721. Interment will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
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6 Entries
February 13, 2018
mark wells
will miss all the fun and laughter Mike brought us all. It is an honor to have had him as a friend,
February 12, 2018
thomas gilman
Mike was a strong minded and caring man. What he started he finished and to perfection. He will be missed. My prayers are for his family during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Mike.
February 6, 2018
This will be a life changing experience with Mike gone from our lives. Our sympathy and prayers extend to all of his family and friends. Bob Nagle & Barbara Wright
February 2, 2018
Phillip Williams
It's hard to find the words for my brother's passing.
I will remember him as a man who took risks to save others from harm,
and who time and time again, put his own life on the line.
I will miss his summer visits to Vermont, the family reunions at Lake Dunmore
and his numerous phone calls.
To Eileen, Keith, Megan and families....I am so sorry.
Rest in peace dear brother.
Phillip and Paula
January 30, 2018
Tim Thornton
Although I didn't know Mike well during our Fire Fighting career I came to know him better in retirement. Good guy, straight shooter, albeit a little grumpy at times, he is going to be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
January 29, 2018
Craig Walker
I was in Career Recruit School #7 with Mike in the PGFD. I enjoyed my time working with him - he will be sorely missed. Condolences and prayers for his family and friends!
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