Obituary of Stephen Williams, Sr.

Stephen Williams, Sr. age 92, was called home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2020 while lovingly being cared for by his family. He was born on April 15, 1928 in Coatopa, Alabama to the late John Henry and Chaney Williams who were farmers. His mother died when he was just a baby, his father married Ida Garrett who became his new mother. Steve was 1 of 15 siblings. Stephen attended Zion Hill School and when he turned 18 years old, he moved to Detroit, Michigan to look for work. Steve began working for Allen Industries making padding for car seats. He met and began dating Mary Davis that same year. He left Allen Industries in 1952 and began working for Chrysler. Steve and Mary were married soon there after. While still in Detroit they had a son, William Gene and a daughter, Robin. Steve transferred to the Chrysler Plant in Wilmington, Delaware in 1957 and relocated his family there. His family grew having 2 more sons, Gary and Stephen, Jr and a daughter, Tara. Steve had various job skills to support his family. At night he worked as a pipe fitter at Chrysler where he retired in 1983 after 31 years of service. He was a licensed barber by trade. He worked at White’s Body Shop as a body and fender repairman from 1969 until 1988. Steve developed a love for bowling in the late 60’s becoming an awesome left-hand bowler! He also enjoyed making leather crafting and would make wallets and purses for his friends and family. He enjoyed playing Spades, Pinnocle and Big Wiz. A faithful usher, he had been a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Baptist Church almost since the day the doors opened. He looked forward to praising the Lord each and every Sunday! Willing to help his friends and family whenever they needed him, Steve was a selfless, kind, God fearing man. Always a strong family man, even after the loss of his wife Mary, Steve was determined that his family would continue to be as close knit as ever. Pop Pop and Uncle Tee, as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren and family, can never be replaced. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary, his son Gary and his siblings Beatrice, Irene, Molly, Frank, John Robert, Harry and Edd. He leaves to cherish his memory, 2 sons, William Gene Davis, Stephen Williams, Jr. (Jeannette), 2 daughters, Robin Seward (Percy) and Tara Williams; 10 grandchildren, Derrick, Adrienne, Stephen III (Naomi), Ericka, Xavier, Percy III, Darius, William Gregory, Gary and Jaelyn; 9 great- grandchildren, Justice, Kanosha, Derrick, Aleigha, Aria, Mehkai, Ashaya, Gavin and Zaire; 1 great-great grandchild, Jamarion; 3 brothers, Garrett Williams, James Williams, Larry Williams; 4 sisters, Willie Johnson, Hattie Lawson, Marie Moore and Ida Jean Davis and a host of loving nephews, nieces, cousins and friends who will always fondly remember his kind and loving spirit and wisdom.