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Memorial for Bishop Timothy Nathaniel Williams
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Born on Sep. 30, 1952
Departed on Nov. 21, 2015 and resided in Austin,, TX.
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Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015
2:00 pm
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| Cemetery: |
Robersonville Memorial Garden
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Timothy Nathaniel Williams, was born on September 30, 1952, the ninth child of Mr. James Buck (J.B.) Williams & Missionary Eliza B. Harris Williams. His mother knew that she had given birth to a preacher of the gospel. After recognizing Timothy had musical gifts, his mother bought him his first drum set and he became a drummer of drummers for the church and the mighty Tigers, E. J. Hayes High School. Timothy's percussion skills afforded him the opportunity to play gigs during the early 70's era with numerous Soul and RB artists. One secular highlight was playing for the Godfather of Soul, "James Brown." Having left the secular world behind: He is renowned for his expressive delivery and expository preaching of several soul searching sermons respectively titled: Snowman in Hell; I'm all Shook up; Who the baby daddy?; and Go Tell That Fox! Timothy was unashamedly a man of God who confessed his belief at an early age at the Way Of The Cross Church, 113 Little Street, Williamston, NC. He was baptized in the name of Jesus during a revival at the age of seven and filled with the Holy Spirit at the age of fourteen. He regarded both his grandfather Nathaniel Harris and Uncle William Frank Everett, as a great source of inspiration in his life.
Elder Williams accepted the call to the ministry on December 13, 1975 at the age of 23, under the auspice of Bishop Willie McGhee, Mt Carmel Way of the Cross. He is the founder of Full Gospel Way of the Cross, Robersonville, NC, that began in his home in 1979; Bethel Outreach Center, Luling, TX, and Wonderful Way Ministries, Austin, TX. He was licensed as a Bishop in the Way of the Cross Church International in July 2004. Other past and current activities include Member, ATCAP Behavioral Health Counselors, Member, Urban League, Member, Austin Nursery Schools, Member, Austin Interreligious Ministries, Community Advocate and Mentor, Wounded Healer Counselor, Crisis Chaplain, Habitat for Humanity, Service Learning Volunteer.
Influential Spiritual Leaders: Reverend (Uncle) William Frank Everett, Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA; 1st Presiding Founder Way of The Cross Church International; Bishop H. C. Brooks, DC, Prelate Bishop Joseph Adams, United WOTC, Danville, VA; Bishop Johnny Alston, Greater Ransom WOTC, Henderson, NC; Reverend Woody Benford, Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church, Bastrop, TX, Apostle JP Steadman, Refuge COOJC, Sequin, TX, and Ret. Presider Bishop Leroy Cannady, Refuge WOTC, Baltimore, MD.
Timothy attended East Carolina University and Howard University, majoring in Music and Pre-med. In 2001, he graduated with a Doctorate in Theology from Abilene Christian University. He was employed with The University of Texas and was recently elected as Staff Council Representative, District 531.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother William Edward Williams (Sonny), sister Gloria Jean Purvis, and father-in-law, James Norfleet.
Bishop Timothy was married to his beloved wife and life partner for a total of 42 years: Marie Gladys Norfleet Williams. Children: Dr. TimMarie Chloe'Uvonne Williams, Savannah, GA and Ensign Timothy Guythaniel Williams, 7th Fleet. Special daughter, LaTronda Williams-Craig (Victor) of Raleigh, NC.
Grandchildren: Olivia Grace Alliete Williams, and Special grands, Jalien and Ethan Flagg. Siblings: Mrs. Betty Williams Staton & Elder James Felton (Deloris P.) Williams Sr., Williamston, NC. Mother-in-love: Missionary Gladys Rollins Norfleet, Robersonville, NC.
Uncles and Aunts: Haywood L. (Lucille) Harris and Walter M. (Lillie) Harris, Williamston, NC, Verna Ree Andrews, Robersonville, NC, Deacon Eddie (Rosa Lee) Norfleet, Rocky Mount, NC, Milton (Rosa) Norfleet, Tarboro, NC. Special Cousins: Aunt Cleo Henderson, Rochester, NY, & Uncle Joseph "Boot" (Pearlie) Brown, Williamston, NC.
Brothers and Sisters In-love: Elder Johnny (Diane) Little, Peggy LaVern (Vance) Allen, Phyllis Louise Norfleet, Robersonville, NC, James (Maxine) Norfleet, Williamston, NC, Evangelist Carolyn Ann Dixon, Greensboro, NC, Linda Faye (Minister Thomas) Doughty, Bear Grass, NC, Elder Marcus Norfleet Myrtle Beach, NC, Shelly Keisha Norfleet, Austin Norfleet, Raleigh, NC, Elder Jonathan (Blonnie) Norfleet, Greenville, NC.
Nieces and Nephews: Willie Williams, Harvey de Grace , MD, Deacon Jerome Williams, James (Gladys) Williams, Williamston, NC, Timothy E. Williams, New York, NY, Elder Derrick Williams, Sr. (Tami) Richmond, VA. Earl Williams (Courtney) Winston-Salem, NC, Jonathan Williams (Barbara) Camp Springs, MD, Sandra Staton (William) Daniels, Demeteria Staton, Iirian Elizabeth Staton, Williamston, NC, Konja "Khandie' T. Williams, Williamston, NC, Jacqueline Purvis, New York, NY, Dechawn (Gregory) Haskins, Sumter, SC, Minister Darian Little (Michelle), Farmville, VA, Q'uintina Little, Robersonville, NC, James (China) Ward, Chocowinity, NC, Minister Marvin Doughty, Jermaine Doughty, Williamston, NC, Elder Ronald (April) Dixon, Patrick (Crystal) Greensboro, NC; Nicholas (Candice) Dixon, Antioch, TN, LaToya Norfleet, Richmond, VA, Elder Vincent (Geri) Allen, Cedar Rapids, IA, Yulonda Doughty, Greenville, NC.
Godchildren: Q Bunton, Evangelist Kimbley Callis, Saqora Alizè Calloway, Ms. Clements, Frankie Doñes, Sylvia Doñes, Ericka Doughty, Natoya Ellison, Lamont Ely, Caressil Goddard, Tyranny Griffin, Timothy Hairston, Kimmie Henderson, Kendrick Hudson, Desiray Huerta, Louis Hodge, Maureen McConnell, Brycean Mitchell, Linda Parrish, Terrell Sherrod, Nasy Andrews Spellmon, Christopher Tabor. And a mighty host of other close relatives and friends!
Services entrusted to Dr. Barry J. W. Franklin and A Life Celebration by Franklin, Taylor, Texas.
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