Deacon Chester McWilliams Sr. Obituary in Unadilla at COES FUNERAL HOME, LLLP.

Obituary For Deacon Chester McWilliams Sr.

Deacon Chester McWilliams Sr. 89, of Pinehurst GA entered into eternal rest on Sunday November 13, 2022.

Funeral Services for Deacon Chester McWilliams Sr. 89 ,of Pinehurst GA will be Saturday November 19 , 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Evergreen Baptist Church Pinehurst GA. Interment Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery Pinehurst, GA.

Public Visitation will be held Friday November 18, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

On Sunday, November 13, 2022, our lives were changed forever. Our patriarch, our dad, Deacon Chester McWilliams, Sr., answered the call from labor to reward. Deacon Chester McWilliams, Sr., was born September 15, 1934, to the parentage of the late Calvin Williams, Sr., and Mattie Marie McWilliams. He was the eighth of twelve children, ten of whom preceded him in death: Addie Holmes, Versa Jordan, Calvin McWilliams, Jr., Eugene McWilliams, Henry McWilliams, Mattie Buckholts, Vester McWilliams, Albert McWilliams, Archie McWilliams, and Watson McWillliams. He accepted Christ at a very early age and joined the Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church in Pinehurst, Georgia, where he served as a deacon for over forty years. He also served as church financial treasurer. In his earlier years, he was known as the church “repair man,” always eager to fix whatever he could. He was also a member of Franklin Lodge #210 of Unadilla, Georgia. Deacon McWilliams was educated in the Dooly County public school system. He was a proud member of Vienna High School, and he graduated with the class of 1952 as the valedictorian. After graduation, he attended the Fort Valley State College, until he was entrusted by his father to support the family. This led to his employment at the Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia, where he served faithfully for thirty-five years. He retired in 1989 as a civil servant. In 1956, he was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Bobbie Jean Shaw McWilliams. After fifty-seven years of marriage, she gained her wings and went home to be with the Lord. He leaves to mourn and cherish his memory and continue his legacy: his loving and devoted children, Barbara A. (John) Collier, Chester, Jr. (Deborah), McWilliams, Dr. Beverly M. (Royce) Bolden, Sandra McWilliams, Scottie L. (Kimberly) McWilliams, Lorenzo (Andrea) McWilliams, Sharekia Y. McWilliams, and Terry (Celestine) Lester; his only surviving loving sister, Eunice McWilliams Blackshear; two dedicated sisters-in-law, Mamie R. McWilliams and Martha Shaw; one loving aunt, Jodie B. Marchmann; twentythree grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews who considered him more of a father figure than an uncle; and a host of cousins, sorrowing loved ones, and friends.

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Julius Morris sent Beautiful Dreams for Deacon Chester McWilliams Sr. - November 18, 2022

To absent from the body is to present with the Lord. Continued prayers to every person he touched! God bless
- Julius Morris (friend of Lisa Blackshear)

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Eunice Blackshear sent Forever Loved Standing Spray for Deacon Chester McWilliams Sr. - November 17, 2022

Family: Joy cometh in the morning. We love you and he will always be in our hearts. Eunice McWilliams Blackshear and Children

Eric Suddith Emmanuel Communit sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Deacon Chester McWilliams Sr. - November 17, 2022

With deepest sympathy, Pastor & Sis. Suddith & your ECC family

Larry Blackshear sent Cherished Friend Bouquet for Deacon Chester McWilliams Sr. - November 16, 2022

Deepest sympathy for the McWilliams family. Pinehurst Progressive Men Club

My heart is with you in your time of sorrow.Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength.(Denise Brown and Family Atlanta Ga./Miami Florida)

Our condolences to the McWilliams Family. Steve and Ronita Collier

Our deepest sympathy to the family during your time of bereavement. Rev. Lewis (Catherine) Burden/Family

Sending words of comfort that God give each of you strength. Just remember weeping endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Love you'll. Joyce Lane.

San, may God grant you peace and strength during this difficult time.Be strong and know that you are loved dearly. Your friend, your sister, Debra Almond Hollis

Sincere condolences to the McWilliams family.
Apostle Bennetha Jenkins and family

To the family, when someone becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. With heartfelt sympathy,our condolences.( The Lloyd family, Vienna, Ga)

My sincerest condolences to the McWilliams family, wishing you peace and comfort 🙏🏾Claretha Collier

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, MR MCWILLIAMS WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. HE WILL BE MISSED. VIRGINIA AND ANDREW EVERETT FROM CORDELE GA.

Sending Sincere Sympathy! -Antonio & Courtney Watkins

Sincere condolences to the McWilliams Family. May the God of all comfort walk with you all during this season.

Praying for the entire McWilliams family in your time of bereavement. May God bring your peace and comfort in the coming days. Marcus

Sorry to hear about Mr. Chester from Patricia Ann Washington Mayes and family from Memphis Tennessee. God bless each and everyone of you.

Condolences to the McWilliams family in the lost of their love one. In times like these much prayer's are been prayed for the strength of each one of the family and friends. Much love and care from all the niece's and Nephew's of John & Barbara Collier family. Curtis Chance and Ann Collier Chance.

To the family, faith is our comfort as we grieve. May your faith in Christ's promises bring you comfort and peace. With deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.

Condolences to the Family. James Nelson Lincoln, AL.

Condolences to the McWilliams Family.

Condolences to the McWilliams family during this time of bereavement Mary Adams Burke

So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

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