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Sylvester L. Williams

Passed 01/12/2023

Obituary For Sylvester L. Williams

Sylvester Lenard Williams passed away on Thursday, 12 January 2023. A Montgomery native, he succumbed to illness in Warner Robins, GA. Sylvester was raised in the Woodcrest community in west Montgomery. He attended George Washington Carver High School where he graduated in 1977.

After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served for eight years from 1981 to 1989. After his enlistment, Sylvester had a long career in operations management for several companies across California, Texas, Alabama, and Georgia.

He is preceded by his beloved brother, Fred. He is survived by his son, Cory (Malaika), daughter, Jasmin, mother, Inell, sister, Josephine Wright (Earl), brothers, Michael (Jaqueline) and Windfred (Shenita), and one granddaughter, Makayla. Left to mourn this loss is a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home, 1120 Bragg Street, Montgomery, AL 36108 with Rev. Carl Gadson officiating; Elder Charles Varner, eulogizing. The staff of E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home directing.


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Cory,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Your A1KB & A1K family

I'm so sorry to hear this news. I was unaware until today. He was a wonderful supervisor at Lowe's. He has a kind heart and will be truly be missed.

I just found out about Sylvester, I worked for him at Lowes and he could turn a bad day into a good one with his smile and things he'd say to make you laugh and smile back. I send my condolences to his family and may they find peace in the memories he built with them and that one day they shall meet again. Elizabeth Cook

I am still in shock as I just found out about Sylvester's passing. He was my supervisor at Lowe's, and no one was nicer to me than Sylvester. He was genuinely a kind-hearted person who made the world a better place. His smile and personality was a gift to all who knew him. My prayers go out for his family. I am so sorry I didn't get to show my respect. Yvette Brown

Worked with Sylvester a few years ago. Glad I got to know him. Great guy.. Prayers for family and friends..

Just learning of Sylvester's passing. I only had the privilege of working with and knowing him for a few yrs at Advance Auto Parts, he was a great person and his laugh and smile were contagious. He was always ready to cut up and talk fishing. I really hated hearing Sylvester passed away, but I'm sure he's up above in a fishing tournament! RIP

I just found out he passed and we never got a chance to go fishing together . He was a Good boss What little time I knew him , He loved to fish and I loved to pick at him about those little shiners he used to catch . Well Old friend you catching them Big ones now , Better leave some for me . My prayers goes out to his family and Wife .

I worked with slyvester at Lowe's and then advance auto parts. . He was an amazing manager and coworker. Always had fun talks and making jokes. He will deeply be missed.

My prayers go out to the Williams' Family. May we receive and rely on God's strength to get us through our sorrow and mourning.

I met Sylvester my senior year at GW Carver High School. We were teammates on the wrestling team. After he finished high school we were reunited as teammates at Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City, Alabama. I cherish the time I spent with him as we tried figure out who and what we wanted to be in life. The last time we met was an extraordinary act of kindness which he gave to three of his old teammates. Thomas, a teammate who was ill and unable to drive, wanted to visit with a few of his old teammates. Sylvester left his home in Warner Robins, GA, drove to Columbus, GA, picked Thomas up and brought him to Montgomery, AL so that the four of us could share a meal. Slyvester, Thomas, Halloway and I ate lunch and walked down memory lane for hours. A good time was had by all. Sylvester took Thomas home where he later passed away. I am forever grateful to Sylvester for reuniting four old guys, allowing us to revisit our glory days of wrestling and friendship!

I met Sylvester my senior year at GW Carver High School. We were teammates on the wrestling team. After he finished high school we were reunited as teammates at Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City, Alabama. I cherish the time I spent with him as we tried figure out who and what we wanted to be in life. The last time we met was an extraordinary act of kindness which he gave to three of his old teammates. Thomas, a teammate who was ill and unable to drive, wanted to visit with a few of his old teammates. Sylvester left his home in Warner Robins, GA, drove to Columbus, GA, picked Thomas up and brought him to Montgomery, AL so that the four of us could share a meal. Slyvester, Thomas, Halloway and I ate lunch and walked down memory lane for hours. A good time was had by all. Sylvester took Thomas home where he later passed away. I am forever grateful to Sylvester for reuniting four old guys, allowing us to revisit our glory days of wrestling and friendship!

So sorry for the loss of one of my best friends. I will truly miss all of our good times and memories.

Sylvester, you will be missed. We will cherish the wonderful memories that we all have shared with you. Rest in peace!

Loretta Williams

Praying for my family. Betty Williams Vaughn .Cleveland,Oh

My heart is so heavy my cousin / brother with that look aide smile I miss and love you. Louise Williams Rudolph

My heart is so heavy my cousin/ brother with that look aide smile I miss and love you .

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

E.G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. | Montgomery, AL

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