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Rufus Williams

09/17/1938 - 12/17/2023

Obituary For Rufus Williams

Mr. Rufus Williams, 85, of Gastonia, North Carolina was born September 17, 1938 in Gaston County, North Carolina and departed this life on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Funeral Arrangements Are As Follow:

PLACE: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 913 N. Highland Street, Gastonia, N.C.

DATE & TIME: Wednesday, December 27, 2023 @ 12:30 P.M.

BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, 1200 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia, N.C.

PUBLIC VIEWING: Will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 from 3:00 until 8:00 P.M.


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Emmanuel Baptist Church sent The Peace Lily for Rufus Williams - December 25, 2023

No words can truly express our deepest condolences in the loss of dear Rufus. You are in our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers. We love you!

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Grier Funeral Service sent Heartfelt Memories for Rufus Williams - December 22, 2023

Condolence to Mr. Rufus Williams Family & Friends, our prayers are with you. From Grier Funeral Service, 115 John McCarroll Ave. Charlotte, NC

Sister Mary Williams you are in our thoughts and prayers and have our condolences Bishop Desmond Gause and the Greater Deliverance Church Family Charlotte North Carolina a friend of Rufus at Greer funeral service

To Mary Ann and Family.Our sincere condolences. We remember Mr Rufus singing with our dad Andy and uncle Oscar. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Andy Leon, Ellen, and Ricky Burris, Greg Floyd

On behalf of the Fleming family. Our sincere condolences. Myke Fleming

My Condolences to the family of Mr. Rufus Williams. My Prayers are with you while preparing your love one's Homegoing Services. Blessings and Peace. Tammy Davidson-Sims

Mary Ann I'm sorry to of Rufus passing. Take comfort in knowing that he's resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior.

Peace n Blessings, Iris Graham

Rufus was one of my best friends,he treated me like I was his son,he will be greatly missed.Rufus introduced me to my wife on his wedding day,he also helped me get my part-time job in the funeral industry,God Bless You Mrs Mary Ann and the Williams Family. Thomas Davie

My prayers & condolences to the family of Uncle Rufus. especially to my cousins : Mike, Donna, Greg, Bug, Dale & Trina on the loss of your father. Sherry Herndon McClure

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Costner Funeral Home | Gastonia, NC

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