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Acknowledgement Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever was the kindly part, We thank you, oh so very much. Special thanks to: Diane Williams (sister), Cherry Merida (niece), Terry Merida (nephew), Demika Merida (niece), Calvin D. Johnson (nephew), Natalia R. Johnson (niece - in law), Tatiana Johnson (great niece), Lorie Ann Dean, Barbara Ward, English, Johnson, Williams, Dean and Ruff families.

The Life Celebration of

Active Pallbearers

North Texas Patriot Guard Riders

Darren Williams Terry Merida

Attorney Calvin D. Johnson

Honorary Pallbearers

Darren Williams

Demetri Alexander Williams

Attorney Calvin D. Johnson Daryn Alexis Williams Dominick Isaiah Williams

Terry Merida

Daniel Carrington Williams

Scott Williams

Earthly Resting Place Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM Dallas - Fort Worth National Cemetery Dallas, Texas 75211

Rise: December 8 1947 Sunset: November 14, 2023

The Life Celebration of

Life Reflections Michael Ray Williams was born on December 8, 1947 in Tyler, Texas to the parents of Mary and David Johns (both deceased). They later moved to Dallas, Texas along with his siblings, Albert and Diane. In the 1960’ s, Michael graduated from Lincoln High School in Dallas, Texas. He met and married Barbara Ann Williams and to this union their only child, Darren Williams, was born. Darren gave them three grandchildren, Darren Alexis Williams, Dominick Isiah Williams and Demetri Alexander Williams along with one great grandchild, Demetri Williams Jr. Michael Williams went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 — 1970. He fought bravely and was injured in battle and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for bravery in battle. Michael Williams is survived by his ex - wife and love of his life, Barbara Ann Williams; grandchildren, Darren, Dominick and Demetri; nephews, Attorney Calvin D. Johnson (Natalia) and Terry Merida; nieces, Cherry and Demika Merida who cared for him in his final years (Terry and Cherry moved in and saw to his daily needs); one great niece, Tatiana Johnson. Special thanks to his lifelong godsister, Lorie Ann Dean and most recent godsister, Barbara Ward who assisted in planning his services.

Monday, December 4, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. Golden Gate Funeral Home 4155 S. R. L. Thornton Frwy. | Dallas, TX 75224 Officiating: Attorney Calvin D. Johnson

Processional

Hymn of Comfort ………………………………………….….. “ At the Cross ”

Scripture Reading

Old Testament New Testament

Prayer

Song ……………………………………………...………“ Take Me to the King ”

Resolutions

The White House Commissioner John Wiley Price State Rep. Carl D. Sherman, Sr.

Congress woman Jasmine Crockett Texas State Senator Royce West City of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Council Woman Zarin D. Gracey, District 3 Lord ’ s Church Bishop Marcon Duncan

Remarks …………………………………………..…( Limit 2 minutes, please)

Song ………………………………………………………..………….. “ Well Done ”

Eulogy

Final Glimpse ……………………………….… Golden Gate Funeral Home

Recessional