Robert L. Williams

 

ROBERT L. WILLIAMS -- DRHS CLASS OF 1957 

Robert L. Williams, 70, passed away July 31, 2009 at his home in Del Rio, Texas. He was born January 25, 1939 in Del Rio.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years Mary Francis Williams; daughter: Cynthia Jean Williams; sons: Marion Louis Williams and his wife Tanja and Robert Lee (Bubba) Williams; grandchildren: Robert Leon Williams, Ashley Brooke Williams, Bud Travis Williams, Sharah Williams and Katie Williams.

Robert was preceded in death by his father Oren Lee (Pete) Williams, mother: Beulah Williams, brother: Marion Lee Williams, grandfather and grandmother M.L Bud Whistler and Margenie Whistler.

Robert was employed and retired from Laughlin AFB after 32 years in the Supply Squadron. He also served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and worked for the Department of Agriculture for 2 years dropping “Sterile Flies”. Robert was an avid gardener and loved plants, also a car collector. He always had a joke to tell to make you smile. He loved children and people. He worked hard and was the co-owner of the Tire Shop with his wife Mary. Robert was in a wheelchair for the past 7 years.

Visitations will be Monday, 4-9:00P.M, August 3, 2009 at G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, 10:00A.M, August 4, 2009 at the Masonic Cemetery with Reverend John Cary officiating and include Military Honors.

Honorary pallbearers are Henry Jones, James Ryan, Ed Goggans, Tim Sutterfield and Mark Degrenia.

Funeral arrangements with G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, of Del Rio LTD, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas 78840; Ph: 830-775-2000.