Gregory D. Williams

Gregory D. Williams, 47, of Marietta passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at 8:08 pm at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born on August 23, 1962, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Leo Williams and Sandra (Burke) Norwood of Canton, Ohio.

Gregory was a family man who loved spending time with his beautiful family and friends.  He always welcomed his family and friends with a meal and a helping hand.  He was our family’s handyman.  His love for his family was only preceded by the caring of family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Rosetta (Miller) Williams and 3 sons and 2 daughters:  Gregory Williams, Justin Williams, Nathan Williams, Sheri “Fats” Williams, Chante’ Rake all of Marietta; 3 grandchildren:  Braylon Williams, Jermaine and Aysia Burke.  Also surviving are 4 brothers and 2 sisters:  Leo, David, Blaine and Ronald Williams, Tracey Risby and Cammy Davis, mother-in-law, Leota Miller, step father Bishop Norwood, grandmother Emma Burwell, 2 special uncles, Steven Burke and Richard Williams, many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and close friends.  We are a very close-knit family.

He was preceded in death by his father, sister Sheri Williams and very close friend and sister-in-law Rhonda Miller.

The family wishes to give a special thanks to all neighbors and friends for their support.

Funeral services will be held on Monday (August 31) at 1:30 pm at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Vernon E. Reams officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday after 12:00 noon.  After the graveside services there will be a dinner served at the VFW of Pike Street.  On line condolences may be shared with the family at:  www.mslfuneralhome.com.