Mr. Odell Williams

Mr. Odell Williams was born July 13, 1935, in Sumter, South Carolina. He was the son of the late French and Ellaree Brogdon Williams. On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his home in Mayesville, South Carolina, surrounded by family, he quietly and softly accepted the call of God. Odell was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Congruity High School. He was a soft spoken individual with a humble and caring spirit. He had an amiable personality which enabled him to touch the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing him. He was formerly married to the late Annie Mae Butler Williams and to this union six children were born. On April 5, 2003, Odell was united in Holy matrimony to his loving and caring wife, Nancy Wilson Williams. The two of them were inseparable. It was not uncommon for members of the community to call them “peanut butter and jelly”. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was a life-long member of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church where he served in numerous capacities including: Church School Superintendent, Steward Pro Tem, Senior Gospel Choir, Male Chorus and the Gospel Deliverance Choir. Mr. Williams was a part of many houses of Masonry: Past Master of Red Hill Lodge, #144, Companion-David Wells #50 Holy Royal Arch Masons, Grand inspector General of CC Johnson Consistory #136, and Noble- Cairo Temple #125 A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Within these organizations, Odell held numerous and outstanding positions. Odell was employed and retired from Goodwin Buick, Sumter, South Carolina after 50 plus years of service. He also served faithfully as a member and chaplain of the Black River Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees. In addition to his parents, French and Ellaree Magnolia Brogdon Williams, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Ben, Jack, and Bernell Williams. Precious memories will be shared by his devoted wife of twenty years, Nancy Wilson Williams of the home; daughter, Alfreda D. Spann of Sumter, SC; sons, Barry W. (Florine) Williams of Sumter, SC, Tony L. (Sandra) Williams of Sumter, SC, Michael O. (Nancy) Williams of Chapin, SC, Darryl K. (Tanya) Williams of Sumter, SC, French L. (Inga) Williams of Milledgeville, GA; a sister, Genova (Joseph) Isaac of Sumter, SC; sisters-in-law: Elizabeth Grant of Jacksonville, Florida and Barbara Jackson, Sumter, SC; brother–in-law, McKinley L. Wilson Sr. of Sumter, SC; thirty-four grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, nine greart-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. Rev. Fredrick Graves, Officiating and Rev. Alvin Webb, Presiding

Mr. Odell Williams

July 13, 1935 - June 20, 2023