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Drayton Williams

10/15/1930 - 08/23/2021

Obituary For Drayton Williams

SSG (Ret) Drayton Williams passed away Monday at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center at the age of 90.

Born in Lykesland, SC, Mr. Williams was the son of the late Elizabeth Williams. He retired from the U.S. Army after over 20 years of service. He also retired from Civil Services at Ft. Benning, GA. A very devout member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, he was a member of the Ushers, Brotherhood and Culinary Ministries. He was a life member of DAV Chapter 56, American Legion Post 267 and a Mason. Other than his mother, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gracie Brown Williams and all of his siblings.

Survivors include four daughters, Hannah Williams Golding, Eudora Williams, Karen Williams Bonner and Freda Williams all of Columbus; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren; his godchildren, Jasmine Williams, Andrew, Roderick, Cornelius Shepherd and Rickey Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

SSG Retired Williams will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park during a Two O’clock PM Homegoing Celebration on Sunday, August 29, 2021 officiated by Pastor David Stallion of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Full Military Honors will be accorded by the U.S. Army Honor Guards. The service will be live-streamed (see clickable link below)

Visitation is Saturday 12:00 til 2:00 PM at the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to Progressive Funeral Home, Inc


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Services

Visitation

Aug
28
Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road
Columbus, GA 31907

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Homegoing Celebration

Aug
29
Evergreen Memorial Park

4500 St Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907

2:00 PM
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Condolences & Tributes

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Our condolences to the whole family Deacon Green and Family

Ebony Green

Karen I would like to send my sincere condolences to you and your family during the loss of your father. Keeping you and the family in prayer.

Yolanda Payne

Yolanda Payne

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family. It is our prayer that you find peace and comfort in God's hand.

Sincerely, The Coopers (Dorothy, Paul III. and Terry)

Terry Cooper

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