Mr. Willie Melvin Williams Sr.

Celebrating The Life Of Rev. Willie Melvin Williams, Sr. Reverend Willie Melvin Williams, Sr., was born on July 29, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama. Willie, affectionately known as “Melvin” to his family and friends, was raised by Emanuel George and Minnie Pearl Williams. Reverend Williams was educated in the Detroit Public School system. He received many accolades for his educational achievements, receiving multiple certificates of training to become an EKG technician, an otolaryngology technician as well as a certified trainer in first aid and CPR. He also completed the audiometric technology training at Kent State University in 1974. Reverend Williams worked for various employers during his lifetime, including Shoemaker for Goodwill Industries, D.R. Coon Orthopedics & Prosthetics, and the Eaton Corporation. Reverend Williams immersed himself in the community by serving with multiple organizations. He was the Chairman of the CPR Committee with the Northwest Detroit Heart Unit, Chairman of the Board of United Way Community Services as well as President of the Tracey Street Block Club, Board of Directors for the American Red Cross and Board of Trustees for the Michigan Heart Association. On December 3, 1967, Reverend Williams was baptized at Greater King Solomon Baptist Church. He became a member of True Love Missionary Baptist Church in September of 1969. On June 5, 1994, he received his Certificate of License for the Gospel Ministry and on January 4, 1998, he was ordained by the late Pastor H.B. Robinson, Sr. of the True Love Missionary Baptist Church. Reverend Williams was the proud recipient of the Human Rights Award in Labor from the City of Southfield Chamber of Commerce, American Heart Association of Michigan Distinguished Service Award and Lifetime Honorary Member of the Northwest Detroit Board. He served as Assistant Chairman of the Trustee Board at True Love Missionary Baptist Church. He was also recognized by True Love Missionary Baptist Church for the Unsung Christian Leadership Award, Appreciation for Outstanding Work, Dedicated Christian Leadership/Sunday School Teacher and Appreciation for Services Rendered. In 1969 Reverend Williams was wed to Josephine Williams, the mother of his two children, Kimberly Lynette Lane and Willie Melvin Williams, Jr. Reverend Williams helped to raise his two children and four grandchildren with patience, discipline and humility. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching sports (especially baseball), playing chess and most of all spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Willie Melvin Williams Sr.

July 29, 1933 - November 16, 2014