Mr. Fletcher Williams
September 22, 1951 - October 17, 2020
Mr. Fletcher Williams Obituary
Mr. Fletcher Williams age 69 Transitioned Saturday, October 17, 2020 surrounded by his loving wife and family at his home.
In honor of Mr. Williams, the family is requesting in lieu of flowers, donations be made to House of Hope 1020 W. Darlington, St Florence, SC 29501.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Faith Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rogers Road Darlington, SC 29532.
Please feel free to bring your personal lawn chairs and umbrellas.
Viewing was held 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Lambs Chapel, 3514 Southborough Rd, Florence, SC 29501 then 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family is receiving friends 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at 1974 Tanager Dr. Florence, S.C.
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high,
because he hath known my name” Psalms 91:14 KJV
Mr. Fletcher Williams, Jr., son of the late Bernice Samuel Williams and Fletcher Williams, Sr,
was born in Montclair, New Jersey on September 22, 1951." He was raised by his grandparents
Albert and Theodosia Samuel in Darlington, SC." He peacefully transitioned into his eternal
home on October 17, 2020 at home after an illness.
Fletcher was educated in the Darlington County School District and graduated from Mayo High
School in 1969." He earned his BS degree from South Carolina State University and received
his Masters of Education degree from Cambridge University, Boston Massachusetts.
In 1973, he began his accomplished teaching career at Wilson High School for a year,
transitioning to Mayo High School and retiring from Darlington High School after teaching over
40 years where he passionately educated thousands of students in the Florence and Darlington
County School Districts.
Early in his childhood years he received the Lord Jesus Christ and became a member of St.
James United Methodist Church in Darlington, SC where he co-lead the Youth Ministry. " Later
he became a devoted member of Lambs Chapel Christian Center in Florence, SC.
Fletcher was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, family member, teacher and
friend." His love for music, teaching and marching bands was widely known and shared with all
who knew him.
He was united in marriage to Lillian Mack in 1979." This union was blessed with two children,
Fletcher Verlon Williams and Adrienne Lynette Williams.
Fletcher was preceded in death by his daughter Adrienne Lynette Williams.
Those who shared the joys of life with him and survive to cherish his memories are:" his wife,
Lillian Mack Williams; a son, Fletcher Verlon Williams of Asheville, NC; two grandchildren,
Fletcher Brandon and Taylor Alyssa of the home; a brother, Mr. Edward Samuel (Latasha) of
Darlington, SC; a sister, Shelia Samuel of Summerville, SC;" two brothers in law, Charlie Mack
and Lawrence Mack both of Darlington, SC; two sisters in law, Drosella (Marshall) Ham of
Blythewood, SC; Sandra (Alfred) Kelly of Darlington, SC; special cousins, Angela Samuel-
Vernon of Charlotte, NC and Betty Jackson, of Darlington, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, godchildren, and other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Fletcher Williams age 69 Transitioned Saturday, October 17, 2020 surrounded by his loving wife and family at his home.
In honor of Mr. Williams, the family is requesting in lieu of flowers, donations be made to House of Hope 1020 W. Darlington, St Florence, SC 29501.
Graveside services