Earnest P. Williams

Williams ~ Earnest Paul Williams was born June 1, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Mr. Leonard Earnest and Mrs. Ruth Pettifold Williams.  He attended the local schools in Maryland.  Earnest served his country in the United States Army. 

He gave his life to the Lord and became a member of Hope Chapel Ministries where he remained a faithful member until the Lord called him home.  Earnest, better known as Brother Paul, was faithful and committed to Hospitality Ministry as well as serving on the Food Preparation Ministry.  He loved to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in his own special way every day.  

Earnest attended Florida State College at Jacksonville Culinary School in Jacksonville, Florida where he also enjoyed preparing food and serving those, he encountered at the local restaurants in which he served. 

Earnest later met and married Charlene Paul November 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Joanne and Joyce Williams.  Earnest leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Charlene Williams; children, Wanda Smith (Johnny), Chris Williams (Layla), Earnestine Williams, Earnest Paul Williams, Jr. (Shalisa); stepson, Michael C. Bartley; grandchildren; sister, Jacqueline Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.

Celebration of Life service for Earnest Paul Williams will be 11:00AM Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Hope Chapel Ministries, Inc., 9850 Wagner Road.  Visitation Tuesday from 10:00AM until the hour of service at The Church.  Because of the love of his family, arrangements entrusted to J. E. Fralin & Sons Funeral & Cremation Services, 5065 Soutel Drive, 904-924-9400

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