Alfred James Williams, Sr.

Alfred J. Williams, Sr., age 74, passed away suddenly on Thursday Oct. 1, 2015. The son of Fred and Sophie, he was born March 22, 1941 in Toledo. He was a graduate of Swanton High School where he played football and ran track. He worked for Jeep retiring after 28 years. Alfred had a passion for fishing and owned quite a collection of fishing poles. He was an avid Ohio State and Cincinnati Bengals football fan. He was never without his hats, glasses or pipe and will be remembered as a man with a smooth personality and understated sense of humor. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Sarah; children, Lisa K. Williams-Mack, Alfred J. Williams, Jr., Bryan F. Williams, Eugenia (Floyd) Russell, Dana (Mark) Armstrong; Keith Grant; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Conetta Harkness; sister-in-law, Mollie Harkness; special friends, Ed Turner and Sam Boykin; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Rev. Sharon Smith; mother, Bishop C.L. Harkness; son, Tramaine S. Williams and brother, Rev. Eugene Harkness. Friends may visit the family on Thursday October 8, 2015 from 12:00 PM- 1:00 Pm at the Walker Funeral Homes 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd) where services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday. Condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.