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Upon the birth of Timothy Nathaniel Williams, September 30, 1952, the ninth child of Mr. James Buck (J.B.) Williams & Missionary Eliza Brown Harris Williams, his mother immediately knew that she had given birth to a preacher of the gospel. At an early age, Timothy exhibited a quite disposition. However, a natural gift for musical talent emerged. This led his mother to purchase his first drum set, and he became a drummer of drummers for the church and the mighty Tigers, E. J. Hayes High School, graduating in the year of 1970. Timothy’s excellence of percussionist instruments afforded him a college scholarship to East Carolina University School of Music, and the opportunity to play gigs during the early 70’s era with numerous Soul and RB artists. A secular highlight includes playing for the ‘Godfather of Soul’, James Brown. Having left the secular world behind: He is renowned for his expressive delivery and expository preaching of several soul searching sermons respectively titled: It’s easier to Build a Snowman in Hell than to hide Your Sins from God; I’m all Shook up, there’s a ghost (holy) in here; Who da baby daddy?; and Go Tell That Fox! Oh, what an anointed preacher he was! Timothy was unashamedly a man of God who confessed his belief at an early age. Attending a revival at the age of seven with his mother, he was baptized by Elder Hall in the name of Jesus, and fulfilled the promise of receiving the baptism of Holy Spirit at the age of fourteen, at Way Of The Cross Church, 113 Little Street, Williamston, NC, under the leadership of Elder William Brooks. Timothy’s father passed away suddenly when he was nine years old. He regarded his grandfather Nathaniel Harris and Uncle William Frank Everett as great sources of paternal inspiration in his life. Minister Williams, as he was known then, accepted the call to the ministry on December 13, 1975, at the age of 23 under the auspice of the late Bishop Willie McGhee, Mt Carmel WOTC, Williamston, NC. He is the original founder of Full Gospel Way of the Cross, Robersonville, NC, that began with home bible studies in 1979. In 1981, Minister Williams, left Robersonville and moved his wife and two children to Austin, TX, where they resided for the past 34 years. Under the leadership of the late Prelate Bishop Joseph Adams, Bethel United Way of The Cross, Danville, VA, he was licensed as an Elder in 1984. Along with his wife Marie, they are co-founders of United Bethel Outreach Center, Luling, TX, and Wonderful Way Ministries, Austin, TX, and Demonbusters Austin. In July 2004, the Way of the Cross Church of Christ International, licensed him as a Bishop. Experiencing many trials and hardship, and prevailing through much prayer and fasting, God smiled on Timothy and Marie and expanded his leadership in to a multi-ethnic ministry, extending internationally in to Mexico and Canada. Having an evangelistic zeal for sharing the Gospel, his love for people embraced all cultural nationalities. His current association is with Church of The Hills, Cedar Park, TX, under the leadership of Pastor Chad Patterson. His motto: No Souls Left Behind. Other past and current memberships include: Austin Travis County Behavioral Health Counselors, Austin Urban League, Austin Nursery Schools, Red Cross, Austin Interreligious Ministries, and Community Advocate, Feed the Homeless Outreach, Wounded Healer Counselor, Crisis Chaplain, Habitat for Humanity, Service Learning Volunteer, University of Texas Staff Council District 530 Representative and UT Safety Council. Influential Spiritual Leaders: Reverend (Uncle) William Frank Everett, Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA; Founding Father Way of The Cross Church International, Bishop H. C. Brooks, Washington, DC, Founding Prelate Bishop Joseph and Janie Adams, United WOTC, Danville, VA; Bishop Johnny and Geneva Alston, Greater Ransom WOTC, Henderson, NC; Bishop James and Mother Sophia Jackson, Redeemed Apostolic Church, Newport News, VA; Reverend Woody Benford, Mt. Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church Bastrop, TX, Evangelist Ruth Lancaster, Mother Church, Washington, DC, Apostle JP Steadman, Refuge COOJC, Sequin, TX, and Emeritus Presider Apostle Leroy Cannady, Refuge WOTC, Baltimore, MD. Timothy attended East Carolina University and Howard University, majoring in Music and Pre-med. In 2001, he graduated with a Doctorate in Theology from Abilene Christian University. While employed with The University of Texas at Austin, his most recent accomplishment being elected as Staff Council Representative District 530. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, the best oldest brother in the world William Edward Williams (Sonny), darling sister Gloria Jean Purvis, and caring father-in-law, James Jack Norfleet. Bishop Timothy was married and profoundly devoted to his beloved wife and life ministry partner for a total of 43 years: Marie Gladys Norfleet Williams. Children: Dr. TimMarie Chloe’Uvonne Williams, Savannah, GA and Lieutenant JG Timothy Guythaniel Williams, 7th Fleet. Special daughter, LaTronda Williams-Craig (Victor) of Raleigh, NC. Grandchildren: Olivia Grace Alliete Williams, and Special adopted grands, Jalien and Ethan Flagg. Siblings: Mrs. Betty Williams Staton & Elder James Felton (Deloris P.) Williams Sr., Williamston, NC. Uncles and Aunts: Haywood L. (Lucille) Harris and Walter M. (Lillie) Harris, Williamston, NC, Verna Ree Andrews, Robersonville, NC, Deacon Eddie (Rosa Lee) Norfleet, Rocky Mount, NC, Milton (Rosa) Norfleet, Tarboro, NC. Special Cousins: Aunt Cleo Henderson, Rochester, NY, & Uncle Joseph “Boot” (Pearlie) Brown, Williamston, NC. Mother-in-love: Missionary Gladys Rollins Norfleet, Robersonville, NC. Brothers and Sisters In-love: Elder Johnny (Diane) Little, Peggy LaVern (Vance) Allen, Phyllis Louise Norfleet, Robersonville, NC, James (Maxine) Norfleet, Williamston, NC, Evangelist Carolyn Ann Dixon, Greensboro, NC, Linda Faye (Minister Thomas) Doughty, Bear Grass, NC, Elder Marcus Norfleet Myrtle Beach, NC, Shelly Keisha Norfleet, Austin Norfleet, Raleigh, NC, Elder Jonathan (Blonnie) Norfleet, Greenville, NC., brother-in-law Ronald Dixon, Rocky Mount, NC. Nieces and Nephews: Willie Williams, Harvey de Grace, MD, Deacon Jerome Williams, James (Gladys) Williams, Williamston, NC, Timothy E. Williams, New York, NY, Elder Derrick Williams, Sr. (Tami) Richmond, VA. Earl Williams Courtney) Winston-Salem, NC, Jonathan Williams (Barbara) Camp Springs, MD, Sandra Staton (William) Daniels, Demeteria Staton, Iirian Elizabeth Staton, Williamston, NC, Konja “Khandie’ T. Williams, Williamston, NC, Jacqueline Purvis, New York, NY, Dechawn (Gregory) Haskins, Sumter, SC, Minister Darian Little (Michelle), Farmville, VA, Q’uintina Little, Robersonville, NC, James (China) Ward, Chocowinity, NC, Minister Marvin Doughty, Jermaine Doughty, Williamston, NC, Elder Ronald (April) Dixon, Patrick (Crystal) Greensboro, NC; Nicholas (Candice) Dixon, Antioch, TN, LaToya Norfleet, Richmond, VA, Elder Vincent (Geri) Allen, Cedar Rapids, IA, Yulonda Doughty, Greenville, NC. Godchildren: Q Bunton, Evangelist Kimbley Callis, Saqora Alizè Calloway, Ms. Clements, Frankie Doñes, Sylvia Doñes, Ericka Doughty, Natoya Ellison, Lamont Ely, Caressil Goddard, Tyranny Griffin, Timothy Hairston, Aliyah Hatfield, Kimmie Henderson, Kendrick Hudson, Desiray Huerta, Louis Hodge, Vicki Joyner, Maureen McConnell, Brycean Mitchell, Linda Parrish, Terrell Sherrod, Nasy Andrews Spellmon, Christopher Tabor. And a mighty host of other loving close relatives, his Church Of The Hills family, Members of the Clergy, Community Leaders, and wonderful friends and neighbors!

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Bishop Timothy N. Williams

September 30, 1952 - November 21, 2015