Wilford (Will) Madison Williams' Obituary
Life Reflections Wilford “Will” Madison Williams was born in Langston, Oklahoma, on July 19, 1941. Will was preceded in death by his biological father, Roy Williams; his mother, Queen Esther Kinchin; and step-father, James Kinchin. Will exhibited that he trusted and loved God. He was a powerful prayer warrior and believed that God indeed answered prayers submitted in Jesus’ name and through the Holy Spirit. Will’s many years in service as a Sunday School Superintendent were respected and appreciated by the entire congregation. He humbly, honestly, and faithfully served as a Church Elder. Will was what you would call a family man. He loved his wife and sons. We often said, “his entertainment was being with his wife and sons. ” He would unabashedly agree wholeheartedly. Will was a serious and kind disciplinarian with his sons. Will was especially proud of being in the military. Serving in the military was a dream of his from his early years. He tried joining the Army when he was 15 years old but his mother found out and refused to sign the papers. Will did join the Army as soon as he was the appropriate age. He served nine years, including a tour in Vietnam. Will was Honorably Discharged from the Army with the rank of Sergeant. After his military service, Will worked as an insurance agent and for Service Employees International Union (SEIU) as a union representative. After those two careers, Will worked for General Motors assembly plant for 30 years before retiring.
Will was a dedicated Kiwanian of many years, and those were spent serving. Will served as President of the Florissant Valley Kiwanis Club during the 12 13 Kawanis year. He went on to serve as an Earl Collins Foundation Trustee for over a decade. The Earl Collins Foundation is the foundation of the Missouri – Arkansas District and as a trustee, Will was part of making important decisions, such as raising the number and amount of scholarships awarded to deserving high school seniors. Will also served as Lieutenant Governor for two different years, a position to which he was elected to by fellow Kiwanians. This position required Will to visit Kiwanis clubs, serve them and communicate the vision and goals of the district and Kiwanis International. His fellow Kiwanians would say, “Will Williams, to know him, is to love him.” Will leaves behind to cherish his memory: his loving, caring wife of 52 years, Zella. Sons: Wilford Michael, Sidney Madison, Thomas Anthony (Kioko), and David Courtney (Dora). Fifteen grandchildren, five sisters-in-law: Birdella Davis, Harriet Bond, Juanita Walker, Dizonia Irving and J. Toni Burrow (Pastor Harlem Burrow). Four brothers-in-law: Frederick, Larry, Chris, and Danny. Goddaughter, Rochelle Dampier, and dear friend, William (Woody) Woodberry from New Jersey. He also leaves a large host of cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends, in Kansas, Oklahoma, California, Texas and other parts of the United States.
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