Williams Family History

Great, great Grandfather in-law: Wilmer Henry Bonaparte Williams of North Carolina. He married Lizzie B. Alston Williams.

Great, Grandfather in-law: John Elmer Williams of (Snow Hill) North Carolina married Rosa Lee Williams. Their children: Clarence, Freddie, Gussie, William, Plummer, and Leon. He was a laborer at the sawmill in Arcola, NC. Rosa died at an early age during child birth. Rosa's mother was known as Grandma Mollie and her father was Grandpa Plummer. After Rosa's death, John was left to raise his six children. He had help from his sisters and brothers, Mattie, Rose, Earnest, Charles, Ted, Sam and Lula. John later married Willie Mae Green and they had six (6) children: Percell, Lula, Wilma Jean, Amanda, James and Rose. Willie Mae's parents were James Thomas and Amanda Green. James parents were John Green, a plantation owner, and Rebecca Hall. The land and property is still owned by the children to this day and is on No Bottom Road. Their children were: James T. Green, Eleanor, Soloman, Ceaser, John, and Nellie. Willie Mae's sisters and brothers were: James, John Oss, Mildred, Cinderella, Percell, Robbie, Clarence, and Allen Green. John Elmer Williams passed away at the age of 53.

Grandmother in-law: Gussie Williams, born September 20, 1915 in Warren, North Carolina. She was an employee of Vance County Public Schools system. She had one child: Robert V. Williams. Gussie moved to Richmond, Virginia and owned a restaurant for several years. Gussie loved cooking, and was an excellent seamstress. She was a fashionable dresser during her era. Gussie loved her family and later moved back to North Carolina. Gussie died November 13, 1996.

Father In-law: Robert V. Williams, born May 27, 1932. He married Lelia Mae Mickie, October 22, 1955. His children are: Step-daughter Shirley A Hunter, Robert Jr., Lynette, Michael, Steven, and Renee. Robert was a professional truck driver. His passion was motorcycling and cutting hair. He was a member of the Trinity Lodge#44. Robert loved his family. Lelia, was born July 1, 1932. Her parents were Harvey and Blanche Mickie. Lelia died January 15, 2013. Robert died October 7, 2004.

Husband: Michael D. Williams, born December 25, 1958. He married Melinda G. Anderson, August 24, 1985. His children: Michael Boyd, Matisha and Makia. His grandchildren: Zyairah, Kingston, and Skylar. Michael served in the army for 4 years. He was a hard worker and a professional truck driver. He loved music and played oversees and with many local bands. His favorite instrument was the saxophone. Michael also had a heart of gold when asked to support family and friends who were in need. His brothers and sisters are: Shirley Hunter, Robert Jr., Lynette, Steven, and Renee Walker. Michael died April 27, 2019.