Clarence T Williams

CLARENCE TERRY WILLIAMS
November 20, 1947- July 23, 2023

-Born November 20, 1947to Parents James Louis "White Star" Williams And Eddie Lee Stokes.
-Attended Lutheran Co-operative School/Calvary Lutheran School Kindergarten through 8 th
Grade where He and brother Roby served as Lutheran Acolytes (Alter Boys)/ He and Roby
Confirmed and Baptized as Lutherans on June 10, 1962. The Lutheran Catechism informed and
Guided Clarence's Life.
-Graduated from Booker T. Washington High School 1965.
-Became Member OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED November 18, 1967
-Graduated LeMoyne College in 1969 B.S. Degree Chemistry
-Studied Chemistry (18 hours toward MS @ MSU)
-Began Career @ Eastman Kodak Company as Research Chemist in 1970. Rochester, NY
-MARRIED Elaine McGowan in 1970
-Travis Michael Williams -Son married to Ana Pondeca Williams from South East Africa
- Tomas Michael & Talyor Elaine Williams Grandchildren

Clarence Williams' life was favored by Almighty GOD. Born of working class parents who had
lofty aspirations for their two sons, Clarence was a hard-working, disciplined, individual whose
life was highlighted by his grit, determination, perseverance and resilience. Clarence began
working at age 6 when he and his brother passed out specialty advertising matches after school
for White Star Cleaners where their parents worked. He and his brother cut yards, and performed
chores for neighbors for spending money. His work ethic came directly from his parents. He
would work his High School career at neighborhood grocery stores and sundries. He landed a job
as a Postal Assistant while in College in 1967and worked for the USPS until he moved to
Rochester, NY in 1970.
Clarence fervently believed that, "FATHERHOOD MATTERS." He devoted much of his life to
assure that Travis Michael Williams would have greater opportunities for achievement than his
generation did. Travis' development became the most important matter in his life.

Friends may call 4-7pm Monday July 31, 2023 at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. (west of Long Pond Rd.)
A Memorial Service will be held in Memphis, Tennessee on Thursday August 3, 2023 at Christ Missionary Baptist Church, 494-480 S. Parkway E. Memphis, TN 38106. Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart officiating.

To leave the family a condolence or to sign the online guest book, visit the guestbook below above.

A repast will be held following the Memorial Service at The LeMoyne Owen College University
Center Cafeteria, 807 Walker Ave., Memphis, TN 38126.