Order of ServiceTHE PROCESSIONAL Family Members & Friends

THE HYMN OF COMFORT “Blessed Assurance” The Combined Choirs

THE SACRED WORD

The Old Testament Psalm 23 Rev. Dru Roane, Associate Minister

Gillfield Baptist Church

The New Testament Revelations 21: 1-4 Rev. Dr. Grady W. Powell Sr.

THE PRAYER OF COMFORT Rev. Dr. Grady W. Powell Sr.

THE MINISTRY IN SONG Solo Ms. Paula Green

THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONDOLENCES Rev. Dru Roane

THE SILENT READING OF THE OBITUARY

THE MINISTRY IN SONG Solo Mr. H. Bertram Boisseau

THE EULOGY Rev. Dr. Grady W. Powell Sr.

THE RECESSIONAL “When We All Get To Heaven” The Combined Choirs

THE REPAST OF FELLOWSHIP Bias Hall, Gillfield Baptist Church

THE INTERMENT Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery

Petersburg, VA

The Reverend Dr. Grady W. Powell Sr., Pastor-Emeritus, The Officiate

ObituaryMr. Alvin Sylvester “Bubee” Williams Sr.

A Devoted Husband, A Loving Father, A Kind Grandfather, A Beloved Brother, A Faithful Friend

“And God shall wipe all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying,neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away” REV 21:4

On Thursday, March 27, 2008, during the early morning hours, God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to call ourbeloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend from life to eternal life, Mr. Alvin SylvesterWilliams, Sr., lovingly referred to by all who loved him as “Bubee”.

“Bubee” resided at 531 Petty Street (Berkley Manor), Petersburg, VA. He was born on February 8, 1947, to thelate John Hugo Williams and Vernelle Jackson Williams in Petersburg, Va. He was also predeceased by his broth-er, Charles A. Williams. Bubee was educated in the Petersburg Public Schools System. At an early age he con-fessed Christ as his personal Savior. At the tender age of 16, he was employed with Petersburg General Hospital,(now known as Southside Regional Medical Center). There he received his formal training in the culinary arts andbecame an award winning head chef. After fulfilling 16 years of dedicated service to Southside Regional, he wasthen gainfully employed with PARK 500 (a division of Phillip Morris USA). After 25 years and 8 months of faith-ful service, he retired to spend quality time with his loving family.

In 1965, Bubee was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Celestine Jackson. This union was blessed with fourloving children, Angela Ramona, Alvin Sylvester Jr., Bridgette Yvette, and Charles Elton.

On April 14, 1990, he was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Vanessa Jones. God blessed this loving unionwith two children, Kevin Jacoba and Alicia Nicole.

Bubee was a loving, caring, devoted, and special blessing to his entire family and to his community. His kind,jovial, and sincere demeanor will be a cherished legacy for all who knew him. His children were “the apple of hiseye”, as he showered them with sincere love, profound wisdom, and a determination to always strive to do yourvery best in life. His home was a “haven of love” to everyone who entered the doors. As a loyal fisherman, hefound joy in securing his boat on the beautiful waters to catch an abundance of fish and later share them with hisfamily and friends. We Thank God for blessing us with his presence in our lives and we trust that though he isnow absent from his physical body, his soul is truly present with the Lord !

Bubee’s cherished memory will forever be perpetuated by his loving and devoted wife, Vanessa J. Williams, 3 lov-ing daughters, Angela W. Ward (Christopher), Bridgette W. Parham (Derek), and Alicia N. Williams; 3 caring sons,Alvin S. Williams Jr., Charles E. Williams (Kenya) and Kevin J. Williams; 7 grandchildren, Michael D. Brennan,Porchelle N. Williams, Christopher D. Williams, Travis L. Williams, Imani C. Ward, Tiffany R. Williams, andKristen A. Ward; 3 loving sisters, Vernelle E. Williams, Ernestine E. Batts (Jerome), and Delilah S. Walker (Percy);2 loving brothers, John H. Williams Jr. (Annie) and James A. “Popa” Williams; 2 sister-in-laws, Rose MarieStudivant (Kelly) and Florence J. Slade (Calvin); 3 brother-in-laws, Rev. David Jones (Rebecca), Samuel Jones,and Kenneth Jones (Tammy); a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and devoted friends, namely,Joseph C. Richardson, Jeff Rose, and his dear friends at the PARK 500 PLANT.

“A MESSAGE FROM BUBEE”

I am safe at home in Heaven, dear loved onesOh so happy and so bright

There is perfect joy and peaceIn God’s everlasting light

All the trouble of life are now overEvery burden and pain is passed

I am now at peace foreverSafely Home in Heaven at last !

Did you wonder why I so calmlyTrod the valley of the shade ?

Oh, but with the arm of Jesus to lean onCould I have one doubt or dread

You must not grieve so sorely,For I love you dearly still;

Try to look beyond earth’s shadows,Pray and trust our Father’s Will

There is work still waiting for you,So you must not idly stand;

Do it now ! … while life remainsYou shall rest in Jesus’ Land

When that work is all completed,He will gently call you home;

Oh, the rapture of that meeting,Oh the JOY to see you come !

Love Ya !The late Mr. Alvin Sylvester Williams Sr.

“Bubee”

Alvin Sylvester “Bubee” Williams Sr.

Loving TributesMy Dear , Sweet, “Bubee” …. Thank You for being such a wonderful husband and a lovingfather. I will always cherish the beautiful years God allowed us to spend together. You willalways be a part of my heart and I will cherish your memory forever. I Love You So Very Much!

- Your Loving Wife, “Nessa” (Vanessa)

Dear Daddy ….. We Love You So Much and how we are going to Miss You ! The exampleyou set, the inspiration you provided, the guidance and support you so freely gave, and theunconditional love you shared with us has helped us to the best that we can be ! Rest inPeace and Continue to watch over us from Heaven above!

- Your Loving Children, Angela, Alvin Jr., Bridgette, Charles, Kevin, & Alicia

Dear “Popee” ! …. We’re going to miss you hugging us, , and always making us feel lovedand secure. You are our Hero and we love you so much. You were the Greatest “Popee”(Grandfather) in the Whole Wide World!

- Your Loving “GrandBabies”

Dear “Bubee” …. You were a blessing to our entire family. You were part of the “lovingglue” that held our family together. We Thank God for you and we pray that your soul is rest-ing in Heaven with Mama, Daddy & Charles!

- Your Brothers & Sisters

Cherished Moments

Acknowledgements

Honorary PallbearersYolanda Green-Bug

Patricia KingTiffany LoveBeverly LoveMary Love

Active PallbearersMarvin FrisbyVaughn Taylor

Reginald JohnsonDavid L. Pair

McArthur JonesCorey Smith

Curtis PeagramBernard Coleman

The Music MinistryMr. H. Bertram Boisseau, Pianist

Mr. Buckner Gamby, OrganistThe Gillfield Baptist Church Combined Choirs

The Usher MinistryGillfield Baptist Church Usher Ministry

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IntermentWilkerson Memorial Cemetery

Petersburg, VA

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We humbly give Thanks to Almighty God for the outpouring of love, sympathy, and kindness that has beenbestowed upon our family during the sudden departure of our loving “Bubee”. Your uplifting prayers, yourpresence, your inspiring cards, your monetary donations, your delicious food, and your visits to our homehave lifted our hearts and our spirits. Please keep us in your prayers and May God Continue to Bless andKeep Each of you in His Care. To God Be The Glory !

The Family of the late Mr. Alvin Sylvester “Bubee” Williams Sr.