Steward C. Williams Sr.

On December 8, 2024, our beloved Steward C. Williams Sr., departed to life, after a lengthy illness, and went home to be with the Lord. He will be sorely missed. Steward was born on October 7, 1934, to the proud parents, Aaron L. Williams, Sr., and Bertha Allen Williams, in Hanover County and spent his childhood years and received his education in Hanover County along with his parents and seven siblings. He graduated from John M. Gandy High School in June 1953, and started a lawn and garden service. On February 11, 1955, he married Nancy Louise Butler and from this union, eight children were born (six daughters and two sons). His wife, Nancy Butler Williams, preceded him in death. At an early age, he confessed his faith in Christ and joined the First Shiloh Baptist Church. He became an active member at church by attending Sunday School and serving as the Assistant Superintendent, Secretary and Teacher of the Primary Class. Additionally, he served on multiple ministries: The Usher board, The Trustee board and as a Choir member. He worked in the Chickahominy Baptist Association for several years, where he song with the youth choir, male chorus, Senior choir and the E.C. Fogle Chorus for 30 years. Steward’s hobbies were fishing, hunting, baseball and cooking. Steward started his lawn care business at 12 years old, after which he worked at several companies for a short time until he found his career of choice as a truck driver. He worked at Southern Warehouse in 1953, T.W. Wood & Sons Feed & Seed company for a short time, Seaton for Heating Oil Company for 15 years, and Massey, Wood and West Fuel Oil delivering gas driving tractor and trailer for 30 years, He also worked at Kroger until which he retired from in 2016. Steward was very active in the community and held several positions in multiple organizations, namely: Master of Carey Wheaton Lodge #307 for 62 years, High Priest Richmond Chapter #7, Eminent Commander Mt. Olivet #2 Grand High Priest King Cyrus, Grand Commander King Baldwin, Knight Temple 1965, Royal Arch 1965, and Mocha Temple Shrine 1966. In 1985, on December 22nd, Steward married Vester Vernell Tyler, who has also preceded him in death. Steward’s favorite song is “Remind Me Dear Lord.” This sums up his feelings and his views on his life as he looked back on all his work in God’s vineyard and how he continued to give his best to the Master until his health declined to the point that he could not. Treasured memories are left to be cherished by his children: Wendell Butler, Patricia Williams, Debra Garrett, Brenda Coleman, Damita (Ricky) Epps, Dana Williams, Stewart Jr., (Chris) Williams, Candace Williams, Joseph Baylor, Ryland Baylor, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Steward C. Williams Sr.

October 7, 1934 - December 8, 2024