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Joshua Williams Obituary
WILLIAMS JOSHUA L. WILLIAMS (Age 28) Of Centreville, VA. Passed away suddenly on January 19, 2010. Loving son of Rev. Vincent C. Williams, Sr. and Sallie D. Williams of Centreville, VA.; beloved brother of Vincent C. (Rosiland) Williams, Jr. of Centreville, VA, David V. Williams of Grapevine, TX and Janell L. (Xzavier) Williams-Gantt of Keller, TX. He is also survived by two grandmothers, Geneva Williams of Kansas City, MO and Virginia Smith of Los Angeles, CA.; three nephews; five nieces; 14 aunts; 11 uncles; four great-aunts; two great-uncles; and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 9 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Heritage Fellowship Church, 13515 C Dulles Technology Dr., Herndon, VA 20171. Interment at National Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE. Eric S. Lyles, Director 1-800-388-1913
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Williams
Monica Williams
January 19, 2011
Tomorrow will be the anniversary of Joshua's passing. Like his parents and siblings we are all still grieving his loss. I can't help but think of him and the four of us as kids that were raised together. I can't begin to imagine what it is like to lose a child or sibling as my pain is tremendous even a year later. Uncle Beanie and Auntie Sallie, you are remarkable parents and Joshua was blessed to have been rasied and loved by you. I love you all very much and continuously have you in my prayers and thoughts. I struggle with understanding and instead try to believe that this was the Lords will and with it comes a purpose.
Sallie Williams
May 23, 2010
May 23, 2010
Joshua, today dad and I took the Fishers to view your gravesite. It is such a beautiful headstone. We love and miss you so very much. Our memories of you help to comfort our hearts. We know that you are enjoying the presence of the Lord and the saints who have gone on.
love to you, mom and dad
Eric REED
May 13, 2010
It's difficult to witness the passing of someone younger than you - someone especially young, with so much potential. But, even in Joshua's short, sweet life, he touched many and that is a wonderful legacy.
I love you, Williams Family
Erma Artist
April 27, 2010
Sallie, As I was praying for you and your family. God placed you all heavy on my heart to continue in prayer for you. God has a new beginning prepared for you and Vincent and it's a faith walk to places that you have not known before and help will be along the way as you go. He could have chose someone else, but He knew that you would not say no, because of your love for HIM. He's been preparing you for sometime for this place and you'll follow.Death is the beginning of birth and both have pain, but the word says that sorrow endures for a night, but joy comes in the morniing. Great Joy. I love you all.
Minnie and Roy Lipsey
April 21, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sallie Williams
April 21, 2010
It has been three months since we lost our Joshua and each day leaves an even greater emptiness in my heart. We are a close family and the thought of never hearing Joshua's voice is sometimes too much to handle. We miss him so much and every day I walk past his picture to say hi to him. I often look up to heaven to say hello because I know he is looking down on us. Hugs, kisses and love to you Josh from mom
4-21-10
Ryan Poole
April 21, 2010
To the Williams family ---
I was so sorry to hear about the death of Joshua. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God continue to provide comfort to you and may your faith continue to grow during this most difficult time. God bless you.
Sandra & Frank Fisher
April 11, 2010
we will always treasure the memories of Josh; he was a real inspiration to his siblings and his family. we were blessed to be a part of the Faith Mission Church plant, and to watch Josh grow up and go to college, and start his career. Our hearts are heavy with his passing, but we rejoice in the knowledge that he is gone to glory. Our prayers of comfort and peace are lifted for Vincent, Sallie, Janell and Vincent Jr. May God bless the Williams family.
LaKaila Williams
March 3, 2010
To my uncle and auntie i love u both. Joshua will be forever missed and loved.May God continue to bless you both.
Nina Sims
February 28, 2010
To Pastor and Williams family,
Joshua, will always live on in our hearts.
He is back with his father with joy.
He did accomplish is task with smile and love.
For us he left so soon for God he is a good son that fulfilled his duty.
He is in God hands.
Trust in God
Bless you.
Malachi Roberson
February 26, 2010
To the Williams family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of Josh, he was always very nice to me and good for a laugh or good conversation and I will always be thankful that God blessed me with the opportunity to know him and I'll cherish the time I was able to spend with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless you.
LeMonte Smart
February 26, 2010
Vincent, Sallie, Vincent Jr, David, Janell, Grandmothers, Grandfathers, Brothers, Sisters, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cusins, and Friends of Joshua,
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Genesis 1:26-28 (in Context) Genesis 1 (Whole Chapter)
Because of this TRUTH, BY NATURE, we automatically expect perfection, and, BY NATURE, we automatically respond, Directly Proportional to the extent of it's achievement or lack there of, First Mentally, (via sound, site, feel, smell, and / or taste), as we decipher and digest the encounter. Then verbally, (via voice, and / or text), as we acknowledge the encounter. Then Physically, which can range from a Loving Embracement of to a Violent Faital Encounter, automatically, BY NATURE...
Another Universal TRUTH, of Potential Mass Distruction, in this World.
But then there came Jesus, and EVERYONE there after, who faithfully accept and follow HIM... whom God also created in his own image...
1 John 4:14
And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.
To Provide Salvation for and from, this Nature, and ALL other Universal TRUTHs, of Potential Mass Distruction to us, and this world with us in it.
Therefore, Perfection is Elusive, but Attainable, NOT by NATURE, but through Jesus and ALL other SPIRIT that IS HIM...
There is only ONE Jesus, but in his SPIRIT is many and looms Directly Proportional to OUR needs and the needs of this world with us in it.
From where you sit at this time, on the GIVING end, BY NATURE, you may, tend to want to See, Feel, Smell, and Taste this differently. Again, Perfection is Elusive, but Attainable.
From where I sit at this time, on the Receiving end... Through Jesus and ALL other SPIRIT that IS HIM...
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Genesis 1:26-28 (in Context) Genesis 1 (Whole Chapter)
John 12:32
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
John 12:31-33 (in Context) John 12 (Whole Chapter)
John 14:2
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:1-3 (in Context) John 14 (Whole Chapter)
You MUST be GIVING and RECEIVING equally, especially at this time, all at the same time. BY NATURE, losing, is confusing and painful, but the amount of REFRESHING JOY you truely and fully RECEIVE, is Directly Proportional, to that, you are able to truely and fully GIVE, especially at this time.
The Elusiveness of Perfection, can be confusing and painful, but Attainable, Right HERE, Right THERE, Right NOW, through ALL SPIRIT that IS HIM ...
Vincent, Sallie... Again, "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SON" Joshua, created in the image of God our Father who created he him, now truely and fully in Accord with our Lord and Savior Jesus, Perfection at HIS Best, on his way to prepare a place for you.
REFRESHING JOY is truely and fully Right HERE, Right THERE, Right NOW, for you to RECEIVE, if you are able to truely and fully GIVE, Right HERE, Right THERE, Right NOW... Perfection at it's Best. Then Joshua can Refreshingly, Joyfully, Truely, and Fully continue on his way, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, AMEN...
Vincent, Sallie, Vincent Jr, David, Janell, I am not perfect, so if you would please, critique, edit, add, delete, and correct the above, and me, where you find it's needed, then, DIGEST IT ALL...
Charles Barrett
February 26, 2010
Rev. and Sis. Williams,
The Lord will continue to be your strength as you trust him in the days ahead.
I am grateful for the wonderful testimony of God's grace in your lives. You and your family's love for God was powerfully evident even during this difficult time.
Be encouraged as you remain a great source of encouragement in the lives of others.
LeMonte' Smart
February 25, 2010
Vincent, Sallie, Vincent Jr., David, Janell,
How did God feel when he sent his son? Can and Do you feel as God felt?
Born of a woman, into our hearts, the Father has sent his Son. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. I go to prepare a place for you, if it were not so, I would have told you...
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Genesis 1:26-28 (in Context) Genesis 1 (Whole Chapter)
Galatians 4:4
But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law,
Galatians 4:3-5 (in Context) Galatians 4 (Whole Chapter)
Galatians 4:6
Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father."
Galatians 4:5-7 (in Context) Galatians 4 (Whole Chapter)
1 John 4:14
And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.
God created man in his own image...
If you feel as God felt when he sent his son to you, you are in accord, as you sent your son / brother, to him...
Isn't it, some what, of a two way street, you think?...
If you be in accord with him, then,
John 12:32
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
John 12:31-33 (in Context) John 12 (Whole Chapter)
John 14:2
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:1-3 (in Context) John 14 (Whole Chapter)
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Genesis 1:26-28 (in Context) Genesis 1 (Whole Chapter)
Let us lift Joshua up... We have the technology... and the Word... Right HERE, Right NOW!
If you can, and I know it's hard, but you must, stay in accord with him, then everything is on time, in time, with his PERFECT time, and you are, and YOUR SON / BROTHER IS, PERFECTION at it's Best...
Vincent, Sallie, Vincent Jr, David, Janell, you have GIVEN your Son / Brother...
God, Vincent, Sallie, Thank you for your SON, and Vincent Jr, David, Janell, Thank you for your BROTHER!
In Jesus' name, and for his sake,
AMen...
February 25, 2010
Vincent, Sallie, and the Williams Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May we continue to keep the great memories of Joshua in our hearts.
God Bless you and keep you always
Marvin Hammond, Reston, Virginia
Lafayette Lockhart Still Bill
February 25, 2010
Beany and Sallie
You are among the most admired and respected couples that I am blessed to have as friends. During this time I share your sorrows based on the love I have for your family regardless of the geographical distance and the time we have been apart. Please stay strong in your faith and love. Still Bill
Erma Artist
February 25, 2010
Vincent and Salli,
I heard about the loss of your son. What a joy to know he had parents such as you to teach him about the Lord. I know that you will indeed miss him and remember all the wonderful times he engraved your heart with love as a gift from God. We teach them and God does the rest. You both have went through many mountains and discovered that even though you go through them, God is always there. I am blessed to know both of you and blessed in knowing the lives that have been saved through you.
God Bless you and keep you always.
Deborah Ford
February 25, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to give you the strength that you need in your time of sorrow.
Virty Pettigrew
February 24, 2010
Dear Vincent,Salli & Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you daily. They say that "time heals all pain", but we know that God heals pain in His time and His timing is perfect.
Rest in the peace and comfort that God will never leave you nor forsake you.
Love,
Aunt Virty
February 24, 2010
The God I serve is a COMFORTER!
Love always,
Dee (in Kansas City)
Dee Hamilton-McCoy
Deborah Hall
February 24, 2010
Vincent and Sallie,
My dear brother and sister you are wonderful parents blessed by God to raise four beautiful children with love. I thank God for the memories of my incredible nephew, Joshua L. Williams. My heart felt as though it was torn down the middle then divided up in so many emotional pieces. A part of my heart aches for my brother and sister who lost their child, my nephews and niece who lost a brother and an uncle to your children. I commend the three of you for taking responsibility for being at Joshua’s side, praying with and for him during such a difficult time. You and your children have been strong for your parents, thank you.
I pray that God continues to strengthen our families as we mourn the death of Joshua, that we look to Him in our fragile moments, that He comforts our broken hearts and that we allow the Holy Spirit to guide our paths.
In Psalm 46:1 it tells us that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Stand on His Word and know that He is with each of us.
Aunt Tee Debbie as Josh would e-'n?n(t)-se-?at my title and name like no one else!
Love your sister,
Deborah Hall
Rex Lucas
February 17, 2010
Vince and Sallie, Sorry to hear the news of your loss. We always enjoyed Joshuas presence. He will be sorely missed. I pray God comfort you and family during this time. Words cannot express my sorrow...I feel for you. You and family can make it through this. Keep the faith.
Jeff Messmore
February 16, 2010
Vince and Family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I cannot know the depth of your sorrow but certainly empathize with you in this time of great distress. I wish the best for you and your family as you attempt to cope with this sudden loss of your loved one. Blessings, (your IC work out buddy)
Diann Lewis
February 12, 2010
To my Uncle, Aunt, Janell, David, and Vincent. Joshua was a special person, and very close to my heart. I will miss him so very much, and I will always cherish the memories that we shared as first cousins. My Prayers will continue to be with you all. I love you guys so much!
Veronica Majsiak
February 5, 2010
Rev.and Mrs. Williams today my mother (Mrs. Offa A Butler) and I (Veronica Majsiak) share in the lost of your son. We did not know him but we do know what it is like to lose a loved one. May God comfort your hearts today and the days ahead as you and your family begin to heal from your lost.
Blessings and Love
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