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Mr. Kenneth Mckinley Williams

Mr. Kenneth Mckinley Williams of Durham, NC formerly of Smithfield, NC passed away quietly surrounded by loved ones on Monday November 1, 2021.  Kenneth was born in Washington, DC June 9, 1958. He was the son of Mr. Charles E. Williams and Ms. Mattie Haley. Kenneth was lovingly raised in Smithfield, NC by his grand parents McKinley and Beadie Williams. 

Kenneth attended public schools in Johnston County, and graduated with the class of 1976 from SSS high school and later attended and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill. He worked for A&W Corp of Durham, NC. Kenny enjoyed coaching and developing young men in football for over 20 years. 
Viewing: Thursday November 4, 2021 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm in the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd Smithfield, NC 27577. 
Funeral Services: Friday November 5, 2021  First Missionary Baptist Church, Selma NC., 500 Pollock St, Selma, NC 27576. Service begins at 11:00 am. Viewing from 10:00 am until 10:45 am.
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Family or Deceased Name: Kenny Williams
Your Name: Dave Potter
Email: coachdmp@aol.com
Message: Kenny was a great guy with a big heart. He impacted many lives, especially the youth of Durham. He will be missed, but his memory will live on in those lives he touched.
Date: 11/5/21

Family or Deceased Name: Mr. Kenneth McKinley Williams
Your Name: Rev. Dr. Donnie Gamble, D.Min.
Email: 1ElijahElisha01@gmail.com
Message: My humble condolences to the family of McKinley. In His mercy and grace. He was a friend with whom I had many talks as we walked for exercised. He is missed.
Date: 9199739986

Family or Deceased Name: Kenneth McKinley Williams
Your Name: Shavette Saturday
Email: lsswhite1@gmail.com
Message: It is still hard to believe Blam is gone. Even though he has dealt with health issues for some time, Blam was positive and put the work in to lose the weight, to exercise. And we all know he loved to coach high school football. He enjoyed his life despite the dialysis.
We all know CP and our prayers are with you and the family.
I will miss my morning check-ins on Facebook. As we loose friends, it is the little things that start to add up.
Date: 11/04/2021

Family or Deceased Name: Kenny Williams
Your Name: Bryan Johns
Email: bryanjohns.unc@gmail.com
Message: Words are hard to come by right now, but know that my heart is broken by your passing. You were first my "Big Brother" and then my "Frat Brother", but for the past 42 years you have been simply my "BROTHER"... I will miss you, but oh what a blessing it was to have had you in my life.

Family or Deceased Name: Kenneth M. Williams
Your Name: Rhonda "Cookie" Hairston
Email: rhondahairston1@gmail.com
Message: Sending love and prayers to Kenny's dear family and many friends. At Carolina I knew you as "Blam!" - always wearing a bright, beautiful smile. That smile - playful, mischievous, welcoming, constant and always genuine. That is how I will forever remember you; with a sweet smile. Thank you for sharing your joyful spirit with us. Our one of a kind friend; Blam.
Date: Nov. 3, 2021

Family or Deceased Name: Kenny Williams
Your Name: VERTINA WEBB
Email: msvlmw@gmail.com
Message: So sorry for your loss. I worked with Kenny for many years at Cormetech Inc . he was a warm caring man who absolutely love his son, he was dedicated to his family and friends. may he forever rest in the arms of the Lord. God bless and keep you all.
Date: 11/03/2021

Family or Deceased Name: Kenneth Williams
Your Name: Earl and Reese Hargrove
Email: gramps.will@gmail.com
Message: Condolences to his family and friends

Family or Deceased Name: Kenneth Williams
Your Name: Jean Williams
Email: gramps.will@gmail.com
Message: My deepest condolences to his family and friends
Date: 11022021

Family or Deceased Name: Kenneth McKinley Williams
Your Name: Danita Elliott
Email: elliottdanita@yahoo.com
Message: My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Kenneth Williams. He was a gentleman and fun friend during our high school years. I remember him with a wonderful smile and a great sense of humor. He will be missed. Kenneth may be absent from the body but he is present with the Lord. May He Rest In Peace.
Date: 110221

Family or Deceased Name: williams
Your Name: OBEDA & DOT GAINEY
Email: obedgain5@twc.com
Message: SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Date: 9195502015

Family or Deceased Name: Kenneth McKinley Williams
Your Name: James F. Moore
Email: jamesfmoore4@gmail.com
Message: You were my fraternity and Line Brother (#1 on the Legion of Doom, Fall '78) of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc. at the Carolina and one of my best friends. I will miss our daily talks. You were always bigger than life and a joy and honor to know. I will miss you forever, but I am humbled that God saw fit to allow me the honor of having you in my life. Take your rest my Beloved brother.

Agape Love forever,
James F. Moore
Huntersville, NC
Date: November 2, 2021

Family or Deceased Name: Kenneth Williams Family
Your Name: Rev. Dr. Robert O'Neal, Jr.
Email: roneal@liberty.edu
Message: We at The Tabernacle can only imagine the grief and sorrow that you bear. May you find comfort during this time as God strengthens your heart with His love and peace.
With caring thoughts and prayers from the church family of O’Neal Revival Tabernacle and Rev. Dr. Robert O’Neal, Senior Pastor.

Date: 11/2/21


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