Castalia, NC
Funeral services for Rev. John Williams, age 83, who died on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Gillfield Missionary Baptist Church in Castalia with Pastor Melvin Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Gillfield Church Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy Gray Williams of the home; two sons, John Anthony Williams of Nashville, NC, Danny Ray Williams of Butner, NC; one sister Queen Esther Wiggins of Louisburg, NC; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home.
15 Comments
Ethanuel Williams
My Condolences to Cuz Lucy, Tony, & Family. You’re all in my thoughts , & my prayers ,as you’re going thru this time of sorry, even though our hearts are heavy.God will give you the peace , & strength to make it .🙏
Don Williams
Uncle John, you will be missed.
Know that you’ll always be remembered by a lot of great stories, & memories.
🙂
Rest in peace up in heaven Uncle John, “we’ll take it from here Sir”!……
🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
Your Nephew,
Don
Don Williams
Uncle John, you will be missed.
Know that you’ll always be remembered by a lot of great stories, & memories.
🙂
Rest in peace up in heaven Uncle John, “we’ll take it from here Sir”!……
🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
Your Nephew,
Don
Brenda Wilkins
My condolences to the Williams and Wiggins family. May God strengthen you during this time.
Delores Battle
My condolences goes out to the Williams family. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Joshua W Steward
My condolences to the Williams family, Rev Williams was a great man of God and carried himself in that manner Another one made it over! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thomas Wardrick
My condolences and prayers go out to the Williams and Wiggins Family!
ELDER DANE' MASSENBURG WILLIAMS
Praying for you all during this transitional time in your lives. May God continue to give you strength during this journey!
Olivia Alston Gupton
Prayers and Condolences to the Williams and Wiggins Family. may our God of peace and love comfort each of you
William Oneal Silver
My Prayers goes out to the Family!!
Rev. Dennis & Shirley Hicks
To Sis. Lucy and the family of Rev. John Williams, please accept our deepest condolences with the passing of a great Man of God who fathered Lettuce Hall Baptist Church for almost 20 years. His love and passion for the church will be with us for a long time to come. May God cover you with His mercy and strengthen and comfort you as only He can. God Bless. We love you.
Paula Richardson
Condolences to your family. We love Mr. John. He was such a kind man. Praying for you all.
Tensie
Rest in paradise to a great man of God. Prayers!
Tensie
Rest in paradise to a great man of God. Prayers! 🙏🙏
Bernice Richardson
My condolences go out to the Williams’s family! 🙏🏽