Clarence Tootie Williams
August 29, 1938 ~ November 2, 2021
SHARPSBURG - Clarence "Tootie" Williams, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on August 29, 1938, he was the son of the late Elijah Williams and Geneva Smith King. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James C. Williams and George James.
Clarence better known as "Tootie" was very charismatic, loved talking to people and never met a stranger. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races. He loved motorcycles and attending car shows. Tootie loved flowers. He was very patriotic and a proud Army veteran. He was a member of The Salvation Army Church. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, friend and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. His family was everything to him.
Clarence is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Gibson (Mervin) of Sharpsburg; his sons, Mike Ezzell of Sharpsburg, and Tyrone Williams (Lisa) of Nashville; his grandchildren, Thomas Gibson (Kristin), Adam Gibson (Jennifer), Heather Ezzell, William Ezzell, Paige Ezzell, Haley Ezzell, Tyler Williams (Brittany), and Mason Williams; his sisters, Linda Christine Wright of Rocky Mount, and Deborah King Taylor (Austin) of Nashville; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Clarence's Life will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Major Al Smith of the Salvation Army officiating. Visitation following the service. Family will gather at the home of Mervin & Cindy Gibson Sharpsburg, NC.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Clarence's memory to The Salvation Army Church, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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Parlor at Johnson Funeral Home
661 English Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 11/5, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Visitation following the service. Family will gather at the home of Mervin & Cindy Gibson Sharpsburg, NC.
Service
Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home
661 English Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 11/5, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Celebration of Clarence's Life will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Major Al Smith of the Salvation Army officiating.
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In memory of Clarence Tootie Williams, Debbie Pridgen lit a candle
Tootie was a true friend of mine. He was there for me from day 1. He stood beside me no matter what. He was loved dearly by my son’s and especially by my 2 granddaughters. He was PaPa Toot Toot to them. He will missed by us all. I love and miss him already.
Tootie was the man. I have so many childhood memories of he and his awesome sense of humor. He offered wisdom and humor. Usually together. You had to choose which was which. He was always great to the young friends of the family, I was one. He used to call.me Jeff Meanness Menges but he always made me feel welcomed. Tootie, RIP Sir. RIP Sir.
In memory of Clarence Tootie Williams, Linwood Dunn lit a candle
You will be missed uncle Tootie. I will see you again some day, until then I hope you know how much I loved you! I never knew George that well but I can only imagine how rowdy you 2 were together. Love you always!
Keeping all of Tootie’s Family in my Prayers. Sending love and hugs to all! So glad that I was able to meet my Sweet Cousin several years ago! Will be making a donation to Tootie’s Church! Phyllis and Dennis Fox
I was so saddened to see that Tootie had passed away. He was a long time friend of my mother many years ago (Even before I was born), he then became a really good friend of my father. Some time ago he came to my work , and sat down and talked about my parents and all the memories from many years past. It was such a blessing hearing the story’s . I forever will be grateful for that day. Go rest high and say hello to Dallas and Janice for me (My parents) Pam