Rev Mack Charles Williams

Friday, June 21, 1935 to Friday, August 08, 2008 A Resident of Jackson, MO Visitation Services will be held on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the First General Baptist Church in Jackson, MO Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the First General Baptist Church in Jackson, MO The Final Resting Place is at the Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, MO A faithful servant of the Lord, Rev. Mack Charles Williams, age 73 of Jackson, MO, died Friday, August 8, 2008 at the Southeast Missouri hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 21, 1935 near Bernie, MO, son of Mack M. and Effie McCain Williams. He and Thelma Beal Peck were united in marriage on May 18, 1953. Mack was a General Baptist minister for over fifty-four years. He served as pastor, teacher, evangelist, foreign missionary (Island of Saipan in Micronesia) and was Director of Pastoral Ministry at General Baptist World Headquarters for over ten years. Retirement did not slow him down. He continued to serve as an intern pastor at area churches. He was a member of the Jackson First General Baptist Church. The church is so considerate that they continued to keep him in office in the church (with a computer) and gave him financial considerations. Mack was appreciative. He graduated from Bernie High in the class of 1953, earned his B. A. from Oakland City College, attended Southern Seminary in Louisville and received a Doctor of Divinity Degree from Oakland City University in 2001, Oakland City, Indiana. Survivors include his wife Thelma Williams; one son, Terry and wife Pam Williams of Jackson, one daughter Sebrina and husband John Crossett of Jackson, seven grandchildren, Lauren, Christopher, Miranda, Hannah, Kimberly, Seth and Luke. Also surviving are two brothers: Rev. Dean Williams of Dexter, L. B. Williams of Bernie, five sisters Donis Martin of Dexter, Doris DeGroot of Sturdivant, Nelta Pippins of Terre Holt, IN, Lodena Heigle of Fouke, AR, and Jean Putnam of Bernie. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Everett, Howard and Jack. Rev. Dean Williams officiating with Dr. Luther Rhodes, daughter Sebrina Crossett and son Rev. Terry Williams assisting. Friends may visit from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, August 11, 2008 at the First General Baptist Church on South Farmington Road (P.P. highway). The funeral Service will be Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will follow in the Russell Heights Cemetery near Jackson, MO. Dear Aunt Thelma- I was deeply saddened to hear about uncle Mack. We will not be able to be at the funeral, but will be with you in spirit and you will be in our prayers. Mack was a person that I deeply admired and loved. He will be greatly missed. Love you, Linda Robbins Dear Thelma & Family, Sorry to hear about M.C. Iwas deeply saddened to hear about his passing. He was a dear friend of the SMITH family of bernie,mo. He was part of our family for many years. my mother ,JOSIE M SMITH loved him very much. SO DID THE REST OF OUR FAMILY.He will be missed deeply!!! WE LOVE U TOO! YOU WILL BE IN OUR Prayers. l LOVE, SHIRLEY SMITH PARRISH GRIMES THE SMITH FAMILY: CHARLES F SMITH,JOSIE M SMITH(DECEASED) GAYLON GRAHAM SMITH,NANCY SMITH DOCKINS,SHIRLEY SMITH PARRISH GRIMES,CHARLES EDWARD SMITH, EDITH KAY JENKINS,DAVID LEE SMITH. Dear Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Lot of love, Joyce Thelma and family. We have so many fond memories when the two of you pastored in Michigan. Mack was very much admired by members of the Michigan Association of General Baptists. Dayron and Norma Jones dear aunt thelma- both karen & iwill miss uncla mack with his sense of humor and his love of family and friends. i know he is home. meeting with family and friends and seeing our lord jesus christ. we send you our love and prayers. tim and karen robbins and rachel, brian, joshua, and bethany robbins. Dear Sis. Thelma & family, My thoughts have gone to so many memories after I heard about Bro. Mack going "Home". I know he is with so many others we all loved. He is visiting and rejoicing together with our Lord. Please know that we love you and keep you and the family in our prayers. I think of the wonderful times down through the years when you all touched our lives. I am thankful for the memories I have, from a young teen till now, of you all. Even while you all were missionaries and wrote to me and my Sunday School class. Also, Bro. Mack was always encouraging our quartet and was always such a joy to our family. I remember the years you all, dad, mom and us kids would be in services & bible school, together. Even in recent years at Peach Tree and First General. What wonderful memories. May God richly Bless you, Sis. Thelma and family. Love, Bernia Hovis & family Hey Thelma, Sure was sad to hear about Mac. I don't think there has ever been any G.B. minister that impacted young ministers the way Mac did. You've been in my prayers. New testament sends their Love & sincere condolences. Alan Sister Thelma: Mack was a dear friend and I will miss him greatly along with all the others he so unselfishly helped and encouraged along this pigrimmage of faith. He was so greatly admired and held in great esteem by all who knew him and served with him. My prayers and thoughts are with you along with all of Michigan Association. May God richly bless, minister, and provide His comfort for you and your family in your great loss. Pastor Bill McMillen, First General Baptist Church, Flint, MI

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Rev Mack Charles Williams

June 21, 1935 - August 8, 2008