Flanoy Williams Trifold

Honorary Pallbearers Flanoy Williams Sr. Alvin Wilson Marcus Williams Darius Mitchell Josiah West

Pallbearers Johann Shannon Jacques Mitchell Antoine Evans D’Angelo Green Jarvis Evans Anthony Whitaker

Interment Mount Hope Cemetery 11500 S. Fairfield Avenue | Chicago, IL 60655

Acknowledgment of thanks The family of Flanoy Williams Jr. wishes to extend our appreciation and gratitude for the many acts of kindness and generosity shown during this time of sorrow.

Thank you also for all your expressions of love and affection during the life of our precious son, father, and brother.

Mason’s Funeral & Cremation Planners Arrangements Entrusted to: 7605 Halsted Street Chicago , IL 60620

Sunrise July 3, 1977

Sunset November 24, 2020

Flanoy Williams Jr. entered this life on July 3, 1977 at Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago, IL, to Candies Mitchell and Flanoy Williams Sr.

Family Expressions

Flanoy received his elementary education within the Chicago public school system and attended Christian Fenger High School, in Chicago, IL. He also received his commercial driver’s license certificate from Compass Truck Driving School. As early as Flanoy could work, he always had a job, even as a young boy.

His work Christine Dolores McGheeethic and self-determination keptaway him Fountain, age 57, passed motivated to be successful in8,life.

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She was July 31, career, 1963 in the following to companies: Oberweis, BlueRhino and Ghee.

AmeriGas. California, James Smith and Marie Mc She marriedDonald Fountain in March of 1991, there were no children from this union.

Flanoy was known in the family for his sense of humor. It was difficult at times to figure out ifmany he waslove playing or being serious.

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After a long day of monopoly and other family fun games. She enjoyed her old school work, he was involved with making sure his boys did everything they were supposed tv programs and a few new ones especially Chicago PD. to do each day. Even during his sickness, his focus was his boys. He was willing to try another risky surgery just to be able to have a chance at living a little while longer to Christine worked several jobs throughout her early adulthood, be with his boys. including Blockbuster Video, Shell Gas Station, and Septran School Bus Transportation.

Flanoy was a generational member of Freedom Temple Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of the late Bishop Cody V. Marshall. On October 27, 2020, She life the ondecision her terms orthat bad did it her way.

She Flanoylived madeher the best of hisgood life, and wasshe to recommit his life to Jesus was mindful of peoples feeling until you got on her nerves and then Christ as his Lord and Savior. From that day on, he made it known that he was saved she ignored you. and sanctified.

In the short time he had remaining due to his illness, after receiving salvation, he witnessed to his family and friends about changing their lives. He told Christine survived bymattered her mother Marie husband them that theisonly thing that before death was McGhee, to be saved, and and that material Donald Fountain, Sisters Robin (Bobby) Crouther, Kathleen things did not mean anything once in the grave. On November 24, 2020, the and Lord Karen McGhee, Brothers Roman called him to his heavenly resting place. (Yenny) McGhee, Kevin, James Jr., and Frederick Smith. Children Lakisha and Ryan McGhee, Morris Flanoy Williams leaves to cherish his memories his parents: Candies (Alvin)Ariana, Wilson Owens, and Jr. Michael (Adrienne) McGhee.

Grandchildren, and Flanoy Aaliyah, (Ivette) Williams Sr.; Romain, his sons: Marcus Williams, Aaron Riley, Flanoy Antwan, Amarri, Juliah, Chiliah, Mason, Miisa Williams III, and Bryce Williams; two brothers: and Josiah West; Alexis, Kaitlyn, Tristan, Alexandria, Neno,Darius Nna, Mitchell great grandchildren three Candies Bryant,Nieces Savannah Mitchell, and Jaye (D’Angelo) Green; three twinssisters: Azaria & Aziyah. and Nephews, Janee’ Ashley, Jordan cousin-siblings: Ericha Mitchell, April McGhee, Ramsey, andChantelle Jacques Mitchell; four uncles: G. (Carl), Jalen Monroe, Avione Latrice, Roman James Mitchell,McGhee, Demetrius Mekhi (Dedra) Lamar, Moore, Johnny (Tanya) Moore,McGhee, and Louis (Linda) Jr., Jasmine Alssya, and Celia great Williams; two aunts: Lucille MitchellJayden, and Brenda Williams; five nephews, three nieces, nieces and nephew, Carron Celina Mone’t, Cataleya Na’Vea, and host of otherCarter-John relatives and friends.

Carla Anthony, Alexander, and Saben Woods.

She also had three best friends Kimberly Allen, Sharon Hurston and Ms. Tish She is preceded in death by her father James D. Smith, and son Merrill A. McGhee.

Dad, There is no need for tears, as heaven receives another angel. Although your humor and diligent personality will be missed, it relives through my heart and memory.

To a man, who has been a light to so many lives, that illumination will continue to shine. I love you dad!

– Marcus Dad, It was a blessing to have you in my life. You have always treated me as if I was your real son. You were always fair to all four of us. I am grateful for that. You have taught me how to love unconditionally, and you were the perfect example of a father for us. You were very caring, patient, and kind. Life is not going to be the same without you in it. I want you to know that I am going to help find a cure for Cancer. I want no other family to have to live through this as we have.

Until we meet again, – Aaron Dad, You were an amazing father to me, and a very important part of my life. I want to say that I appreciate everything and I will miss you forever.

– Flanoy III Daddy, I am sorry this happened to you, and I will miss you a lot. Not a day will go by that I do not think of you. You always made me feel safe. You loved our family so much, and you were my best friend. You always worked hard, but put us first and was a much better cook than my mom. I am going to miss snuggling with you. My dream is to become a NBA player and then to help people with Cancer.

I am going to work very hard to be a good caring man like you. I love you daddy!

– Bryce Son, You are my first born, only child, namesake, and best friend. I will not let a day go by that I will not think of you. I know that you are not in pain anymore, and that gives me peace. I will forever miss you. My dear son, see you soon.

– Flanoy Sr.

Order of Servce Celebration of Life

December 5, 2020 | 11:00am-12:00pm (Private) Freedom Temple Church of God in Christ 1459 W. 74th Street • Chicago, IL 60636 Pastor Billy J. Evans, Officiating

Organ Prelude Prayer Pastor Demetrius Moore Scripture Elder Elliott Powell Family Remarks (2 minutes please) Pastor Ledgure Herron Antoine Evans Special Tribute Missionary Candies Wilson Life Reflections Missionary Dr. Mary L. Moore Solo “Better Days” Deidre Evans Words of Comfort Pastor Billy J. Evans Final Viewing Benediction Recessional

Son, I am glad that I was able to be a part of your life by your mother sharing you with me. We had so much in common and I will never forget the love and time together. I admired how you provided for your family and the example you set for the family. Rest now, your work is done.

– Alvin