Roy Lee Williams

Roy Lee Williams

Roy Lee Williams of Gordonsville and Charlottesville entered into eternal salvation on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at the age of 90.

He was born on September 22, 1919, to John Elzie and Lillie S. Williams in Central Virginia where he lived his entire life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Pauline; his brother, Irvin; his sister, Lena Williams Stinson; and his stepson by his second marriage, Preston Morris.

Roy is survived by his wife of 17 years, Loraine M. Williams; his stepdaughter, Janice L. Morris-Horn and her husband, Michael and their son, Mackenzie. He is also survived by one sister, Dorothy Shiflett and one sister-in-law, Grace Rosson. In addition, Roy will be remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, and a lifetime of friends. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Roy served in the United States Army during the final four and one-half years of World War II. He was involved in the "Battle of the Bulge" and was in Bastogne when he was seriously wounded by remained on duty until "V-E Day". Roy carried the scars and shrapnel of injury the rest of his life with Honor and Dignity. He was a self effacing hero by the truest definition.

Roy showed his love for the Lord by being a lifelong member, Deacon, and proud and supporter of the Gordonsville Baptist Church where he was deeply involved in the construction of the church's beautiful sanctuary. For the past 17 years he attended both the Gordonsville Baptist Church and the Covenant Church of God in Charlottesville most every Sunday.

Roy requested and his family wishes that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Building Fund of the Gordonsville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 926, Gordonsville, VA 22942. In addition, the family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the nurses, cna's and therapist s of the Laurels for their tender and respectful care of Roy.

Preddy Funeral Home of Gordonsville is in charge of arrangements and invites all to attend the family night from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2009.

The funeral will be held at the Gordonsville Baptist Church 11 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2009, officiated by the Reverend Wayne Collis and Pastor Harold Bare.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.