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Roy Williams Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Roy James Williams III, age 68, of Augusta, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at University Hospital. He was born in Augusta on December 13, 1947 to the late Roy James and Louise Price Williams, Sr. He was an Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a truck driver for many years and was a member of the American Legion in Augusta. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Carolyn (Mike) Gatheral of Middleburg, FL, and Mary (Shawn) Dunbar of Augusta; 4 grandchildren, Jessica (Nick) Thomas, Zachary Gatheral, Jasmine Dunbar and Chris Gatheral; 1 great-grandson, Nate Thomas; also survived by loving family and close friends. Funeral Services will be Saturday, 11 a.m., at Windsor Spring Baptist Church, 3692 Windsor Spring Rd., Hephzibah 30815, with visitation one hour prior at the church. Pastor Paul Robertson officiating. Burial to follow in Hephzibah-Vance Cemetery with Military Honors being rendered. Please have all flowers delivered directly to the church. The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta, entrusted with arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook at www.poteetfunerahomes.com

Published by The Augusta Chronicle from May 17 to May 19, 2016.
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I just found out that Roy passed. I am sorry for your lost. I live across the street from him on Jennings Rd.

Janice Arrington

June 28, 2016

Well growing up in my early teens, Roy was one of my father figures. I admired his hard work and dedication to his family. I always, somewhat no so secretly, wanted him to be my dad. He was so loving and generous, just like a dad should be. I never knew what that felt like till him. He always treated me like I was his own whenever I was around and Lord knows I should have just had my own room for all those years. I am so sorry to have missed his passing and service and it makes me so sad. I had been wanting to visit him since I got the news and just never took the time to do it. I didn't make the service as being out of the country prevented it. Roy, I know you are way up high in the heavens. Please shine your light on me every chance you get. I love you and will always have you in my heart.
Love and peace,
Tabitha Brock Bailey

Tabitha Bailey

May 21, 2016

He had a big heart and a great sense of humor. When Carolyn, Mary, and I were little, it was Uncle James that would send us squealing with laughter after he'd played a cute prank on us or told us a silly joke. I'll forever remember his hearty laugh and gentle nature.

Soprona "Lilly" White-Bond

May 17, 2016

Will never forget that he walked me down the isle and gave me away. Will miss him. Love you uncle James

Rachel Matthews

May 17, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Annette Taylor

May 17, 2016

Will miss his smile and that wonderful sense of humor . He didn't let anything remove that smile from his face , quite an inspiration!

Kay Matthews

May 17, 2016

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