Rev. Billy Williams

Rev. Billy Williams, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Agape Hospice House in Lexington surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Memorial Church of the Nazarene, 569 Berry St, Orangeburg.  Rev. Larry Williams and Rev. Hoke Robinson will be officiating.

Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton Street.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Memorial Church of the Nazarene, 569 Berry St, Orangeburg.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Joshua Williams, Gerald Martin, Ricky Bouchette, Timmy Hughes, Tommy Williams, Jr., Mark Whetstone and Glenn Allen Harrell.

Honorary pallbearers are Jacy Dean and Patrick Miller.

Rev. Williams was born in Orangeburg, S.C. on April 12, 1948.  He was the son of the late Harry Williams and the late Georgia Webster Williams.  He served his country in the United States Army Reserves.  He received a bachelor’s degree from the Nazarene Bible College.  Rev. Williams was a faithful servant of the Lord as a minister for over 40 years.  He served as the pastor for Memorial Church of the Nazarene in Orangeburg for 14 years.  He enjoyed watching USC Gamecock sports, hunting, fishing and doing yard work, but his passion was his family.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Grace Lyons.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Peggy Whetstone Williams; children, James B. Williams (Jill), Sandy Miller (Eric); grandchildren, Joshua Williams (Christina), Jacy Dean, Patrick Miller; three great-grandchildren; brothers, James Williams, Rev. Larry Williams (Jean) and a number of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Memorial Church of the Nazarene 569 Berry St, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115.