Reverend Robert Hayes Williams II

Reverend Robert Hayes Williams II, passed from this life on October 28, 2024, at the age of 69.

Father Williams was born on August 29, 1955, in Highland Park, Michigan and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on December 11, 1982.

Father Williams served as a judge on the Metropolitan Tribunal and as a member of the In Solidum team of priests who pastor Saint Justin-Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Hazel Park; Saint Mary Parish, Royal Oak; National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica Parish, Royal Oak; and Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish, Madison Heights, that form the Northwest South Oakland Vicariate 4 Family of Parishes. Father also served as Pastor of Saint Justin Parish, Hazel Park and Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Hazel Park; as Parochial Vicar of Saint Raymond Parish, Detroit; Saint Lawrence Parish, Utica; and Saint Rene Goupil Parish, Sterling Heights; and as Administrator of Saint Mary Parish in Wayne.

Father Williams is predeceased by his parents, Jack and Estelle (nee Stathakis) Williams. He is survived by his sisters, Nikki (Claude) Phillips, Jacqueline (Tim) Menard, and Vicki-Alysse (the late Robert) Mervyn, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A rosary will be offered for the repose of the soul of Father Williams on Sunday, November 3 at 7 pm, at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 50 East Annabelle Avenue, Hazel Park, Michigan 48030.

Father Williams will lie in state at Saint Justin Catholic Church, 1631 East Elza Avenue, Hazel Park, Michigan 48030, on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10 am until the time of his funeral Mass at 11 am.

Kindly pray for the response of Fr. Williams' soul and for consolation for his family.