** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Sidney Thomas Williams, born 21 Jan 1927, died 4 Feb 2008 at age 81. He was a veteran and retired foreman. He was survived by his daughter, grandsons, sisters, and brothers. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** A funeral service for Sidney Thomas Williams was conducted on 7 Feb 2008. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery. --- **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Sidney Thomas Williams Birth: 21 January 1927 Death: 4 February 2008 ------------------------------------- Sidney Thomas Williams January 21, 1927 - February 4, 2008 Veteran Courtland – Sidney Thomas Williams, 81, died February 4, 2008. Born in North Carolina and reared in Capron, he was a son of the late Arthur Grover and Fannie Mae Joyner Williams. Sidney was also predeceased by his wife, Shirley Vaughan Williams; a sister, Daphne Williams V. Dunn; and a brother, Arthur Clifton Williams. An Army veteran of World War II, Sidney retired as a foreman in the sheet finishing department of Union Camp Corporation after 28 years. After retirement, he farmed. He was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Nancy W. Gregory and husband Rob of Columbia, VA; three grandsons, Michael, Matthew, and Mason Gregory; two sisters, Erma Williams Joyner of Capron and Leona Williams Davis and husband Lewis Holmes of Courtland; two brothers, Dr. David C. Williams and wife Flora Ann of Richmond and Gene W. Williams and wife Topsy of Courtland; and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be conducted at 2 PM Thursday [7 February 2008] at Courtland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday [6 February 2008] from 7 to 8:30 PM at Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Worrell, 717 Fairview Drive, Franklin, VA 23851. Richmond, Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch 06 February 2008 Page B9 Obituary for Sidney Thomas Williams ------------------------------------- [Birth: 21 January 1927 - North Carolina, USA] [Death: 4 February 2008 - Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |-------------------------------|------------|------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Sidney Thomas Williams | 81 years | 21 January 1927; North Carolina, USA | 4 February 2008; Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |---------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Sidney Thomas Williams | Decedent | Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia | | Shirley Vaughan Williams | Spouse (predeceased) | Unknown | | Arthur Grover Williams | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Fannie Mae Joyner Williams | Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Daphne Williams V. Dunn | Sister (predeceased) | Unknown | | Arthur Clifton Williams | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Nancy W. Gregory | Daughter | Columbia, Virginia | | Rob Gregory | Son-in-law | Columbia, Virginia | | Michael Gregory | Grandson | Unknown | | Matthew Gregory | Grandson | Unknown | | Mason Gregory | Grandson | Unknown | | Erma Williams Joyner | Sister | Capron, Virginia | | Leona Williams Davis | Sister | Courtland, Virginia | | Lewis Holmes | Brother-in-law | Courtland, Virginia | | Dr. David C. Williams | Brother | Richmond, Virginia | | Flora Ann Williams | Sister-in-law | Richmond, Virginia | | Gene W. Williams | Brother | Courtland, Virginia | | Topsy Williams | Sister-in-law | Courtland, Virginia | --- ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |-------------------------|-------------------------| | Publication Date | 06 February 2008 | | Published In | Richmond Times-Dispatch | | Page | B9 | --- ** Other Relevant Information** Sidney Thomas Williams served in the Army during World War II and worked as a foreman at Union Camp Corporation for 28 years before retiring to farm. He was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church. ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Sidney Thomas Williams, born 21 Jan 1927, died 4 Feb 2008. He was a veteran and retired foreman. He was survived by his daughter, grandsons, sisters, and brothers. He was predeceased by his wife and siblings. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral was conducted on 7 Feb 2008. The family received friends on 6 Feb 2008. Memorials were suggested to the American Cancer Society. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland, Virginia. ## Transcript of the Edited Obituary Sidney Thomas Williams Birth: 21 January 1927 Death: 4 February 2008 ------------------------------------- Sidney Thomas Williams January 21, 1927 - February 4, 2008 Veteran Courtland – Sidney Thomas Williams, 81, died February 4, 2008. Born in North Carolina and reared in Capron, he was a son of the late Arthur Grover and Fannie Mae Joyner Williams. Sidney was also predeceased by his wife, Shirley Vaughan Williams, a sister, Daphne Williams V. Dunn, and a brother, Arthur Clifton Williams. An Army veteran of World War II, Sidney retired as a foreman in the sheet finishing department of Union Camp Corporation after 28 years. After retirement, he farmed. He was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Nancy W. Gregory and husband Rob of Columbia, VA; three grandsons, Michael, Matthew, and Mason Gregory; two sisters, Erma Williams Joyner of Capron, Leona Williams Davis and husband Lewis Holmes of Courtland; two brothers, Dr. David C. Williams and wife Flora Ann of Richmond, Gene W. Williams and wife Topsy of Courtland; and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be conducted at 2 PM Thursday [7 February 2008] at Courtland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday [6 February 2008] from 7 to 8:30 PM at Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Worrell, 717 Fairview Drive, Franklin, VA 23851. Richmond, Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch 6 February 2008 Page B9 Obituary for Sidney Thomas Williams ------------------------------------- [Birth: 21 January 1927 - North Carolina, USA] [Death: 4 February 2008 - Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |-------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | Sidney Thomas Williams | 81 years | 1927 (estimated) | North Carolina, USA | 4 February 2008 | Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |---------------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Sidney Thomas Williams | Decedent | Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia | | Shirley Vaughan Williams | Spouse (predeceased) | Unknown | | Arthur Grover Williams | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Fannie Mae Joyner Williams | Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Daphne Williams V. Dunn | Sister (predeceased) | Unknown | | Arthur Clifton Williams | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Nancy W. Gregory | Daughter | Columbia, Virginia | | Rob Gregory | Son-in-law | Columbia, Virginia | | Michael Gregory | Grandson | Unknown | | Matthew Gregory | Grandson | Unknown | | Mason Gregory | Grandson | Unknown | | Erma Williams Joyner | Sister | Capron, Virginia | | Leona Williams Davis | Sister | Courtland, Virginia | | Lewis Holmes | Brother-in-law | Courtland, Virginia | | Dr. David C. Williams | Brother | Richmond, Virginia | | Flora Ann Williams | Sister-in-law | Richmond, Virginia | | Gene W. Williams | Brother | Courtland, Virginia | | Topsy Williams | Sister-in-law | Courtland, Virginia | | A host of nieces and nephews | Extended family | Unknown | ## Publication Details | Detail | Information | |------------------------------|-------------------------| | Publication Date | 6 February 2008 | | Published In | Richmond Times-Dispatch | ## Other Relevant Information - Sidney Thomas Williams served in the Army during World War II. - He worked as a foreman in the sheet finishing department at Union Camp Corporation for 28 years before retiring to farm. - He was a member of the Courtland United Methodist Church. - Memorial contributions were suggested to the American Cancer Society. ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Sidney Thomas Williams, born 21 January 1927, died 4 February 2008. He was a veteran and retired foreman. He was survived by his daughter, grandsons, sisters, and brothers. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** A funeral service was conducted on 6 February 2008. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland, Virginia. --- **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Sidney Thomas Williams Birth: 21 January 1927 Death: 4 February 2008 ------------------------------------- Sidney Thomas Williams January 21, 1927 - February 4, 2008 Veteran Courtland – Sidney Thomas Williams, 81, died February 4, 2008. Born in North Carolina and reared in Capron, he was a son of the late Arthur Grover and Fannie Mae Joyner Williams. Sidney was also predeceased by his wife, Shirley Vaughan Williams; a sister, Daphne Williams V. Dunn; and a brother, Arthur Clifton Williams. An Army veteran of World War II, Sidney retired as a foreman in the sheet finishing department of Union Camp Corporation after 28 years. After retirement, he farmed. He was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Nancy W. Gregory and husband Rob of Columbia, Virginia; three grandsons, Michael, Matthew, and Mason Gregory; two sisters, Erma Williams Joyner of Capron and Leona Williams Davis and husband Lewis Holmes of Courtland; two brothers, Dr. David C. Williams and wife Flora Ann of Richmond, and Gene W. Williams and wife Topsy of Courtland; and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be conducted at 2 PM Thursday [date not specified] at Courtland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday [date not specified] from 7 to 8:30 PM at Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Worrell, 717 Fairview Drive, Franklin, Virginia 23851. Richmond, Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch 6 February 2008 Page B9 Obituary for Sidney Thomas Williams ------------------------------------- [Birth: 21 January 1927 - North Carolina, USA] [Death: 4 February 2008 - Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Sidney Thomas Williams | |---------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 81 years | | Birth | 21 January 1927; North Carolina, USA | | Death | 4 February 2008; Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |---------------------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Sidney Thomas Williams | Decedent | Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia | | Shirley Vaughan Williams | Spouse (predeceased) | Unknown | | Arthur Grover Williams | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Fannie Mae Joyner Williams | Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Daphne Williams V. Dunn | Sister (predeceased) | Unknown | | Arthur Clifton Williams | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Nancy W. Gregory | Daughter | Columbia, Virginia | | Rob Gregory | Son-in-law | Columbia, Virginia | | Michael Gregory | Grandson | Unknown | | Matthew Gregory | Grandson | Unknown | | Mason Gregory | Grandson | Unknown | | Erma Williams Joyner | Sister | Capron, Virginia | | Leona Williams Davis | Sister | Courtland, Virginia | | Lewis Holmes | Brother-in-law | Courtland, Virginia | | Dr. David C. Williams | Brother | Richmond, Virginia | | Flora Ann Williams | Sister-in-law | Richmond, Virginia | | Gene W. Williams | Brother | Courtland, Virginia | | Topsy Williams | Sister-in-law | Courtland, Virginia | | A host of nieces and nephews | Niece/Nephew | Unknown | --- ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |--------------------------------|-------------------------| | Publication Date | 6 February 2008 | | Published In | Richmond Times-Dispatch | --- ** Other Relevant Information** Sidney Thomas Williams served in the Army during World War II and worked as a foreman at Union Camp Corporation for 28 years before retiring to farm. He was an active member of the Courtland United Methodist Church.