Mr. Michael Anthony Williams, age 64, of Bonifay, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Panama City, Florida.
Michael served his country in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge.
He was the son of Elijah Sr., and Aretha Brown Williams who preceded him in death: He was also preceded in death by a brother: Elijah Williams, Jr.; sisters: Helen Williams and Ann Killings.
He was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Bonifay, Florida and worked for the City of Bonifay for a number of years.
Michael is survived by his soulmate: Ludie Mae Everett of Caryville, Florida; children: Katina Williams Thompkins of Savannah, Georgia; special children: LaToya Brixley (Justin) of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, James Everett, Sr., of Caryville, Florida, Martin Everett, Sr., of Caryville, Florida and Raymond Johns, Sr. (Armindina) of Caryville, Florida; grandchildren: DShua Williams, Latavis Stephenson and Jamira Thompkins; great grandchild: Angel Williams; his sister: Ida Mae King of Bonifay, Florida; his brother: the Elder Martin Williams (Johnnie Mae) of Columbus, Georgia; aunts and uncles: Benny Ray Brown, Bonifay, Florida, Randy Brown (Carolyn) of Malone, Florida, Dorothy Hamilton of Orlando, Florida and Essie Mae Brown of Orlando, Florida; brother-in-law: Paul Killings of Bonifay, Florida; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A public visitation with following the CDC guidelines will be Friday, January 13, 2023, 3-6 PM, in the M. Sue & Rodney D. Pittman Memorial Chapel, 5441 Cooper Street, Graceville, Florida.
A celebration of life will begin at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 14, 2023, from the sanctuary of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 204 South State Street, Bonifay, Florida.
Interment will follow with military honors at the City of Bonifay Cemetery, 813 N Caryville Road, Bonifay, Florida under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida.
