Visitation: Friday, December 16, 2022
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Solid Rock United Methodist Church
440 S. Kirkman Road
Orlando, Florida
Service Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022
Service Time: 4:00 PM
Service Location: Solid Rock United Methodist Church
440 S. Kirkman Road
Orlando, Florida
Obituary:
Jack Williams, Jr., 74, of Orlando, departed this life on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Jack was born to the late Carrie and Jack Williams, Sr. on February 21, 1948 in Gainesville, Florida.
Jack was educated in Orange County Public Schools and was a proud graduate of Jones High School, class of 1967. After graduation he enlisted in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged after 4 years of active service. Jack furthered his education and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business from Indiana University, where he became a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and remained active for over 40 years. Jack also earned a degree in social communications from Full Sail University, Orlando.
Jack worked as an event promoter for many years where he received several awards and accolades within the Orlando/Orange county communities. In September 2013, he founded Stop the Violence and Embrace Inc., an initiative to help at risk youth in the Parramore Community. He was an active member of Solid Rock United Methodist Church, Orlando, serving in several capacities even as his health declined. Jack loved working with his beloved Sigma brothers of the Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter, and served in several positions within his fraternity. He prided himself as being a servant, a provider, a willing worker and an advocate of social change. Jack had an easy going and kind spirit which will be sincerely missed.
Jack leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his: daughters, Ronda Williams, Charlotte (Rashad) Nickles; son, Abdullah Reed; sisters, Elouise (Dr. Alzo) Reddick, Freddie Maxwell, Mary (Robert) Jeffrey; brother, Harry T. (Elaine) Williams; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, fraternity brothers, church family, and many close friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022 from 4-6PM at the church. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022, 4:00 PM at Solid Rock United Methodist Church, 440 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando, with Pastor Theo Jackson, officiating. Interment: Florida National VA Cemetery, Bushnell, FL with full military honors.
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With deepest sympathy to the Williams family. Wishing all of you the strength for today and hope for tomorrow. To God be the glory 🙏🏿. The W.E. Harris High Class of 1967.
Family,
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.–2 Corinthians 4:17-18
With deepest sympathy,
Sister Veronica
We Love Jack.
He always embraced us and the Joneses melted into his large, Family; We wish we had more time to love on him as Jack was one of those rare Leaders that God sent to serve His People in all capacities, & Jack truly loved to serve the Community. We will miss our Brother Jack, he was always ready to support us with the Drama Ministry and whatever he could do, whether a Prayer Vigile or Action programs to put our youth back on track and “stop the Violence”, and many, many years of devotion and service for the sake of Humanity and Unity.
We have lost a Christian Giant gone back Home to sit at the right hand of the Father.
My condolences to the Williams family. May you have comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time.
Condolences and prayers for our family while we prepare his final resting place. Love you Uncle Jack🕊️.
Lord thank you for my dear and special Friend & Brother Jack Williams… He was my Angel you sent to me. A song bird, confidant, prayer warrior, and partner with me as a Peace Maker inspiring our youth all over the world. We did together just what you told us to Lird and for that I am so grateful. I will miss his beautiful smile and genuine live and support. Please add unlimited jewels in his crown for the jewel he has been in my life and ministry. Gone… But Never Forgotten.
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