We respectfully announce the passing Mr. Fred Williams, age 74, of Newnan, Georgia on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Sacred Journey Hospice in Newnan.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 12:00 Noon, Saint Peter Baptist Church located at 1586 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, Georgia. Bishop Thomas S. Lee will officiate and Pastor Kenneth L. Curtis, Eulogist. Service will be live-streamed (see clickable link below)

Public viewing will be held on Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.

The Family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:30 until the hour of service at the Church.

Due to COVID-19 concerns everyone in attendance at the viewing and the church will be asked to wear a mask.

The Sun Rises:

Brother Fred Williams was born in Hogansville, Georgia on July 7, 1948, to the late Deacon Azell and Lella M. Williams. He was the youngest of five born of this blessed union.

The Sun Shines:

Fred Williams attended West End Elementary and West End High School in Hogansville, Georgia. While in high school, he participated on the Basketball Team and in the School Choir. Upon graduating he enrolled at Albany State University, earning a BA degree in Business Administration. His education continued at the Sales Analysis Institute, Truck Marketing Institute, and Field Management Development Program at General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan.

He had a successful career at General Motors, working in several positions from District Sales to Regional Service Manager. Fred received numerous awards and accolades for his outstanding performance over the years. He retired after 33 years of dedicated service.

In 1970, “Freddy” married his college sweetheart and the love of his life, Mildred L. Williams, whom he affectionately called his “Honey”. From their union were born two sons, Dwayne and Tim.

In “Pop’s” spare time he loved watching sports, attending church, and family activities. His hobbies included lawn care, fixing everything, guitar playing, singing, and traveling.

The Sun Sets:

On January 22, 2023, Fred Williams answered the Lord’s call to join loved ones that preceded him in his passing, his “Honey,” his parents, and two of his siblings, brother Joe Louis and sister Dorothy Ann.

He leaves behind a loving and devoted family: sons, Frederick D. (Pamela) of Elkridge, MD, and Timothy A. of Dallas, TX; two beautiful grandchildren, Lauryn M. and Jonathan M; brothers, Frank (Earlene) Williams of Fayetteville, GA and Calvin (Delores) Williams of Saginaw, MI; sisters-in-law, Emma Grace Swain of Brockton, MA and Nadine Booker of Pavo, GA; brother-in-law, Bishop Thomas S. (Ella) Lee, Jr. of Orlando, FL and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Arrangements entrusted to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home.