Herman H. Williams, 85, of Meadville, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 11, 2018. He was at home surrounded by his family. Herman was born in Meadville, on August 24, 1933, a son of the late Richard and Anna (Cox) Williams.
On June 1, 1985 he married Beverly A. McClure; she survives. Herm was a faithful member of United Faith Fellowship Church of God under the leadership of Pastor Markus McDaniel. He served as a Church Deacon since 1999 and as a Trustee… Read More » since 1991.
Additionally he cleaned the church for over 20 years. Herm enjoyed life and found joy in working. After many years with Abex (later known as ABC Rail), Herm retired and went on to work for Chip Blaster and Valesky Grocery, retiring again in 2016.
Herm had been a member of Triple City Elks for many years and had served as House Chairman. He loved children and became an “uncle/father figure” to many. He will be lovingly remembered by his deep voice, joking spirit and boisterous laughter.
He will be missed. In addition to his wife Beverly, of 33 years, Herm is survived by four children Yvonne “Pudgie” Winn, Monae “Nae Nae” Eddins, Rochelle Hill, Ratonna Hill; nine grandchildren Tyson Winn (Ki Ki), Melissa Winn, Stephen Winn (Shanahsha), Wayne Ferguson, Marcus Eddins, Iman Hill Burns, Billron Hill, Juane Leandre Hill, DeAngelo Hill; nine great grandchildren Jabbar Jones, Jr., Tytiyana Winn, Stantae Winn, Chantel Winn, Chanel Winn, Stephen Winn, Jr., Zythaniel Winn, La’Shaw Ferguson, La’Mayah Ferguson; a sister Larcenia Williams-Tate; seven brothers in law Rev. Floyd McClure (Williestean), Ted McClure (Patricia), Stanley McClure, Antone McClure (Deanni), Douglas McClure, Clifford McClure, Maurice McClure; many nieces including Hadiyah Adams and Tasliym Adams whom he helped raise, many nephews including Walley Williams who helped care for Herm in his last days and Gary Williams.
He is further survived by his godchildren Kendra Thompson, DeMarius Newsome, Kiashiah Newsome, Diandra Newsome, and Marquel Henry. In addition to his parents, Herm was preceded in death by a son Russell Hill, six sisters Dorothy, Mary Jane, Geraldine, Emily, Richlene and Joan. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday from 6-8 PM at STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC.
, 404 CHESTNUT ST. , MEADVILLE. A Going Home Service will be held at Stone United Methodist Church, 956 S. Main Street, Meadville, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 17, 2018, with Rev.
Markus McDaniel, Pastor of United Faith Fellowship Church, officiating. Herm will be laid to rest in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Vernon Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to United Faith Fellowship Church of God, 561 State Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Zelen and everyone at DaVita Meadville Dialysis as well as to Janelle and everyone at Hospice of Crawford County for the wonderful care they provided. Share a memory or condolence at www.
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