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Raleigh Williams, Jr

Raleigh Williams, Jr. was born November 29, 1932 to the late Rollin and Pearl Miller Williams in Leary, Georgia.  He departed this life on June 14, 2009 at Palmyra Medical Center, Albany, Georgia.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Saint Maryland Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Leary Georgia.

In his early years, he attended school in the Calhoun County School System.

Raleigh retired from Coats & Clark after more than forty-two years of employment.

He became a devoted member of the Saint Maryland Baptist Church in Leary, Georgia under the leadership of the late Rev. Z. H.  Bailey.  He served faithfully as a member and was ordained as a Deacon.  Raleigh was chosen as Assistant Chairman of the Deacon Board and later served as Chairman.  During his chairmanship, the church was paid for and the mortgage "ceremoniously" burned.  Raleigh personified the true meaning of "a man of God."   Through his spiritual wisdom, he touched many and inspired countless others to read the Bible and learn more of the Word of God.

His legacy of love has been passed on through his children:  Emma Jackson of Atlanta, GA, Dorothy M. Leveston (Bobby), Shirley Ann Crittenden, Raleigh Boyd (Chanda) of Albany, GA, Ruby Lynette Brown, Wheylen Brown of Miami, FL, Silas Gibson of Melborne, FL, Lisa Powell (Calvin) of Deltona, FL and one son, Amos Williams, preceded him in death.  

Also cherishing his memory with love are three sisters, Pearlene Scott, Maple Devine, and Mary Frances Jones of Albany, GA, two brothers, Otis Williams of Tampa, FL, and Cornelious Williams, Sr. (Bernice) of College Park, GA.  Two brothers, Andrew Williams and Robert James Williams, and one sister, Mattie Dora Brown, preceded him in death.  Treasuring his memory with fondness and love are a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, family and friends.