Reverend Dr. Clarence E. Williams peacefully transitioned on July 13, 2022, at his residence. Clarence was born to the late George Williams and the late Lena Louise Davis Williams in Front Royal, VA on September 10, 1944. He was saved at the age of 11 in Front Royal,VA. Clarence was married to Rev. Linda V. Allen on December 15, 1963 and together they shared 58 years of marriage. He is the father of three children, two of which preceded him in death, the late Valerie Archelle Williams Hawthorne-Bey, the late Rodney Sheldon Williams and Michael Shawn Williams. He was the loving grandfather of Rian Williams-Hawthorne (Licia) and Joshua Williams as well as the Great-Grandfather of Lariah Archelle Williams-Hawthorne.

Rev. Williams has ministered around the world to include Europe, Turkey, and Germany. Rev. Williams was the Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church of Woodford, VA for many years and up until the time of his death he was faithfully serving as the Pastor of First Baptist Church in Harrisonburg, Va. He was well educated. He attended El Paso Community College, Colorado Christian University World Religion & Bible Studies, Graduate Studies at (Denver Seminary & University of Maryland), Central Texas College (Professional Counselor), and Child Development Seminars, American Institute of Holistic Theology (graduate-Doctor of Divinity) and licensed and ordained by the Southern Baptist Convention. Not only was he a learned theologian but also a gifted musician.

He was a teacher and staff member of the Alpha Bible College, Baltimore, MD, He served 23 ½ years in the U.S. Army (retired First Sergeant) 1972-1993. He was honored by receiving the Bronze Star Medal after the First Persian Gulf Crisis. He also served as the JROTC  instructor at Caroline High School and held many other professional positions.

Reverend Williams was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Lewis (George), Betty Morton (JT), and brother, Edgar Sherman Williams (Letha).

He is survived by his sisters, Nelly Paige (Benjamin), Pauline Ewell (Oscar) and Louise Gaskins (Laurence) as well as sisters, and brothers in law, Glen, Steven, Debbie, and Phyllis; mother in law, Dorothy Allen; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors, and special "sons     and daughters".

A viewing will be held at A. L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and one hour before the homegoing celebration service. A homegoing celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 6030 Harrison Road, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407, at 11:00 AM.