John Wesley Williams IV, 41, passed away Thursday, October
12, 2017 in Asheville.
He will be remembered for his sense of humor, humble nature,
and unending love for his children, family, and friends. He grew up in Raeford,
surrounded in the love from his parents, sister, extended family and abundant
friends. He attended Raeford
Presbyterian Church and was an active member in youth group and hand bell choir,
and served as a camp counselor. He
graduated from Hoke County High School where he was a key member in the Drama
program and Chorale. He enjoyed music,
performing in local plays and making people laugh. He parlayed his love for the
dramatic arts into a stint in professional wrestling on several western N.C.
professional circuits. He enjoyed
playing and watching sports, often organizing pick-up games of basketball or
football with friends. He continued his
education in Boone, before moving to Asheville where he started his
family. He appreciated everything
Asheville had to offer, from the arts to hiking in the beautiful mountain
scenery. He adored being silly with his
children. He taught them kindness and
showed them how to love God and His creation.
He was known for his selfless compassion and loved serving others. He continued growing his faith through
worship at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church in Swannanoa, and was loved by his
church family.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Wesley Williams
III. Surviving are his wife, Kristin Williams and children, Allee, Evan, and
Gretchen Williams of Swannanoa; mother, Linda Williams of Raeford; sister,
Casey Seevers and husband, Travis of Morganton; brother-in-law, Jeremy Drake
and wife, Lona of Boone; and nephews, Jackson Drake of Boone, and Robert and
Joseph Seevers of Morganton.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October
18, 2017 at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Dr. Steve Runholt and
the Rev. Grace Boyer officiating.
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