Obituary of Lawrence Williams

Lawrence Williams Of Lyburn, WV Lawrence Williams, 87, of Lyburn, departed this life on Friday, February 20, 2021, leaving from his earthly home, after a short illness. He was born on August 30, 1933, at Verdunville, the son of the late John and Inez Rakes Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Donna Jean Ryan Williams; his grandson, T.J. Mullins; and both of his brothers, Herman Williams and Donald Ray Williams. Lawrence always said, “I’m the last of the clan.” Lawrence’s greatest joy in life was serving the Lord and taking care of his family. He was a member of Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church for 64 years where he served as a Sunday school teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, youth leader, and as a Deacon for over 50 years. He worked for Elkay Mining where he started as a coal sampler and retired as a Lab Foreman. Lawrence worked in the mining industry for over thirty years. Lawrence enjoyed going to church, collecting coins, classic cars, recycling wire,fishing, and working for the church. He never met a stranger and witnessed about the Lord to everyone he met. Devoted to his family, Lawrence was a loving husband and a wonderful father, grand father, and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. Those left to cherish his memory are one daughter, Duwanna (Mike) Sorrell of Kistler; one son, Kenneth (Kathy) Williams of Lyburn; three grandchildren, Kenneth R. Williams II of Chapmanville, Kristopher John Williams of Milton, and Anthony (Lindsey) Stollings of Man; five great-grandchildren, Xander Mullins, Kaleb Mullins, Karlie Williams, Aubree Williams, and Karter James Williams; along with a host of other relatives, church family, and friends. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Isom officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill where military honors will be observed. Pall bearers will be Anthony Stollings, Kenneth Williams II, Kristopher Williams, Xander Mullins, Ray Cline, and Rev. Timmy Isom. The family would like to thank Dignity Hospice for the care and compassion they gave our Dad. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.