Elie Williams, the son of the late Harvey and Caroline Fryar Williams was born September 28, 1935 in Ruffin, SC. On April 13, 2023 at the age of 87, he was peacefully called by his heavenly Father from labor to rest at his earthly residence in Columbus, Ohio.
Elie received his early Christian education at Sykes Savannah United Methodist Church #2 in the community of Red Root. His formal education was accomplished in the Public Schools of Colleton County. During his high school years, he was very active in 4H an agriculture, drama club. For a long time, he was remembered as P. Sam (Psalm), a character in his High School Senior play. His driving career began as a school bus driver in his Junior and Senior years of High School throughout Colleton County.
After graduating, he was one of the young men of the day to migrate to the Big Apple State known as New York. After a few years of hard work in the big apple, he remembered the little girl who grabbed his hat and ran with it because she had a crush on him when she was in the 3rd grade; looked her up and asked her to marry him and move to New York with him. She accepted his proposal and have remained together for over 65 years. To this union 2 daughters were born.
He leaves to cherish many memories, his wife; Lena Myers Williams, daughters; Arlene (Thomas) Phillips and Stephanie (David) Cannady, all of Columbus, Ohio, 8 grandchildren; Tyler B. Phillips, Randall P. (Molly) Phillips, Krystyn V. (Scotty) Roahrig, Michael A. (Brittni) Head, Hailee M. Cannady, Melvon C. Cannady, Catherine C. Cannady and Melani D. Cannady, Thirteen great grandchildren, one sister; Josephine (John) Henderson, three sisters in laws; Virginia M. Myers of Columbus, Ohio, Minnie L. Myers of Varnville, SC and Gloria J. Myers of Jamaica, NY., and special friend and former co-worker; Elder Lovell Garrett and numerous other dear relatives and friends as well.
Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, April 24, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Williams Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com
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Sending prayers to the family & know that you are loved & thought of beyond measure. The memories of good times are ingrained in our hearts forever! Continued blessings from cousins Alfred & Anne Chisolm.
To My Aunt Lena and the family, my prayers and thoughts are with you. I was blessed to spend a little time with my uncle Elie a few years ago, something I had never done with him before. He welcomed me into your home, and I had a time with him that will live with me forever. I will miss you Uncle Elie as I wait to see you again.
Your Nephew,
Keith
Cousin Lena, Arlene & Stephanie – You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you much, Marilyn
To Mrs. Lena Williams, and family, Thomas and Arlene Phillips & family, I offer my sincere condolences during this time of sorrow.
Dear Lena Williams & Family,
May God be with you in your loss. May the same God who has welcomed your loved one home, keep you in his care through this difficult time. Love your Sister, Gloria Myers and Family
Sending love and prayers to my most loving and thoughtful neighbor in the passing of your husband Eli. I will always remember the care he took in his vegetable garden. He enjoyed keeping his yard the best on the block. Mayo has his buddy back. I bet they’re in heaven sharing stories of old. The “Benchmark” buddies will be missed. My deepest condolences Lena to you and your family.
It is with heart felt love that we, cousin John and Barbara express our sympathy to the family during these hours of bereavement. May The Lord continue to keep you during these times. Be of good courage and remember God is still on the throne and He will never leave you.
John and Barbara McMillon
Daytona Beach,
God loves you,he’s the only one that can comfort you thru these trouble time.peace be with you and your family.
Sincerely Bertie/Sam
Aunt Lena, Arlene, Stephanie and family, we are praying for you. I spent many summers in Ohio as a child, staying at your home on E. Blake. Uncle Elie could be found in his garden, producing a little taste of home. My husband still talks about his collard greens shrubs from our last visit. We send love and hugs.
Your great-niece,
Delecia
U have our condolences family
To Lena and family. We, the family of the late Esaw DuBois, White Plains, NY, extend our sincerest condolences to you and we are praying for you at this most difficult time at the loss of cousin Elie.
With deepest sympathy
Cousins Carolyn DuBois-White and family
White Plains, NY