Mr. Marion Clinton Williams

Marion Clinton Williams was born January 7, 1936 in St. Petersburg, Florida to the parentage of the late Mr. Otis Williams and Mrs. Emma Lou Young Williams. On Thursday, May 16, 2013 his soul returned to God.

At an early age Marion joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida where he served on the Usher Board and sang in the choir.

He attended Gibbs Senior High School in St. Petersburg, FL where he was an honor student and member of the Saint Celica Choir. It was during this time that Marion developed his passion for music and singing. Marion graduated with the Class of 1953. After high school, he served a short time in the US Air Force.

During his lifetime Marion united in marriage with Dorothy Lightfoot Williams, Sylvia and Mary (both deceased) and finally Lelar Foster Williams. His yeuars with Dorothy Lightfoot Williams gave rise to the birth of two children: a son, Climmie and daughter, Valencia. His years with Lelar Foster Williams
gave rise to the birth of three children: one son, Patrick, and two daughters: Roshelle and Tamela.

Marion worked in many different fields, serving as a school bus driver, truck driver, and salesman. Later in life he established a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

In 2008, Marion relocated to Roanoke, Alabama and joined Wehadkeee Missionary Baptist Church where he attended Sunday school, bible study, and worship service faithfully. He also sang in the choir until his health declined.

Marion departed this life on May 16, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory: 3 daughters Valencia Tanner (Wyman) of Homestead Florida, Roshelle Peak of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Tamela Richardson of Norcross Georgia; 2 sons, Climmie Williams of Homestead, Florida, and Patrick Williams of Roanoke, Alabama, 10 grand kids, and 9 great grands; special cousin Jane Thomas and Uncle Elbert Young, Jr.

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