Williams, Alfred Roosevelt
Alfred Roosevelt Williams, age 83, entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Lewis Gale Pulaski Hospital in Pulaski, VA. Born December 2, 1940, in Lindside, WV, he was the son of the late Roscoe Lee and Ruth Evelyn Crawford Williams.
In his early years, Alfred sang with his musically talented family, The Williams Family, which were known throughout the gospel singing community. Throughout his life, he enjoyed singing solos in his church.
Alfred was a member of the Ballard First Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from Celanese in Narrows, VA, after 30+ years of service. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend.
In addition to his parents, Alfred was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Ann Williams; one brother, Billy Joe Williams; and one sister, Mabel Lee Williams Elmore.
Alfred leaves behind two daughters, Tamera “Tammy” Williams of Bozoo, WV, and Janet Humphreys and husband Fred of Pembroke, VA; four grandchildren, Olivia Baker and husband Nick, Houston Humphreys, Zachary Humphreys, and Luke Humphreys; and one great grandchild, Isaac Baker. Other special survivors include his sister-in-law, Linda Booe Williams; and three nieces, Angela Elmore Collins, Heather Williams, and Holly Williams Martin.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, WV, with Pastor Tim Sanderson and Pastor Steve Howdock officiating. Burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Rich Creek, VA. Visitation will be held from 12:00PM until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. Alfred’s grandsons will serve as the pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Alfred’s name to Ballard Missionary Baptist Church (P.O. Box 64, Ballard, WV 24918).
Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV.
