Obituary
Michael R. Williams was called home to glory on August 26, 2024. Mr. Williams was born on January 9, 1958, in Washington, DC to the late Robert and Christine Williams.
At an early age, Mr. Williams lost both of his parents and resided with his aunt and uncle, the late Granell and Nellie-May Wilson.
Michael has been a resident at Hiram W. Davis Medical Center (HWDMC) since April 2023. Mr. Williams enjoyed listening to R&B music on his personal CD player. His favorite artist and music groups were Earth, Wind, & Fire, The Isley Brothers, Kool and The Gang, Heat Wave, & Luther Vandross. He enjoyed making arts & crafts & playing spades. Mr. Williams looked forward to attending educational groups with his peers at Central State Hospital. He also participated in the outdoor food program, as well as several activities per week for opportunities to socialize with his peers. Mr. Williams enjoyed watching football and was a fanatic of the Dallas Cowboys, aka “WE THEM BOYS!!!”
Celebration of Life service for Mr. Michael Williams will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg Virginia. Bishop Tyrone Harper, Sr., Chaplain, Eulogist, Officiant.
Interment to follow in the CSH Cemetery Petersburg, Virginia.
A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia, from 3 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
The family is asked to assemble at 9:45 a.m. at the funeral home on the day of the service.
Masks are required at all visitations and services.
Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Son Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia, Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director., (434)799-9262.
Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com.
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