Norman R. Williams LEXINGTON Funeral services for Norman R. Williams, 82, Lexington, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the Thompson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. Dr. Bill Drees will officiate. Burial will follow in Southland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist of West Columbia, PO Box 4898 West Columbia, SC 29171. Mr. Williams, beloved husband of Alice Virginia Dorn Williams, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013. Born in West Columbia, he was a son of the late Harry Williams and Lucy Smith Williams. He was a lifetime area resident and member of First Baptist Church of West Columbia. Norman retired from Jeff Hunt/Blanchard Machinery. He was a licensed pilot and assisted SLED in search and recovery. Norman also was a volunteer fireman. He loved drag racing and was a FORD fanatic. He loved his family and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball. He was a loving and kind person and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Surviving in addition to his wife, Alice Williams of Lexington; daughters, Brenda Griffin (Keith) of Cayce and Robin Campbell of Pelion; sons, Wayne Williams (Debra) of Cayce and Chris Williams of Irmo; grandchildren, Richard Williams (Heather), Brannigan Williams, Jason Romanstein (Kris), Bryan Knotts (Joy), Britton Knotts and Ethan Campbell; great-grandchildren, Ricky Williams, Tanner Knotts, Kailyn Koontz, Madison Romanstein, Connor Knotts, Brenin Knotts and Jaxon Romanstein; sister, Barbara Price of West Columbia; brother, Willis Williams of Atlanta, GA. He was preceded in death by a sister, Burdelle Aull and four brothers, Ira, R.T., Joe and Wylie Williams. The family would like thank the staff at CARIS Hospice Care and the National Health Care for their kind and attentive care. Family and friends may sign the on-line guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com.
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Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May your memories help you through the days ahead. Mr. Williams was such a nice man he will be missed by all.
Suzie Ruff Howard
October 4, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I met your precious dad about a montha ago. I was picking with him about being a Carolina fan and me being a Georgia fan. He smiled and said "that's OK". He was a precious man and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know the pain of your loss.
Jackie Parker
September 12, 2013
Wayne,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was a good man and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff & Mary Sion
September 11, 2013
We will see you later old friend.
Bruce Bickley
September 11, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
September 10, 2013
I will always remember that "laugh" it was so contagious .Wayne, Sam and I are thinking of you and Debra
Bob Sharpe
September 10, 2013
Wayne, Debra and family, Just wanted you to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Sue
September 10, 2013
Wayne, Debra and family, Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. With love and sympathy.
September 10, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. You all will be in our prayers. May God wrap His loving arms around you all during this painful time.
Ralph and Marlo Kanipe
September 10, 2013
Thinking of you guys, we love you and are here for you.
Tiffany Prince
September 10, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
RON & ALICE TWEEDLIE
September 10, 2013
Will miss your smiling face,thinking of you all.love Kathy Geer
September 10, 2013
Robin may God bless you and your family.
Geraldine Banks
September 10, 2013
God Bless Robin and family. G.Banks
September 10, 2013
Mr. Wayne, We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tony & Wendy Shell and family
September 10, 2013
Alice and children so sorry to hear of this, I'm praying for you..remember Norman with fond and special memories since I was a little girl..love you Alice..
Harriett Goff Busby
September 10, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Williams family
Robin Clark
September 10, 2013
MAY YOU ALL FIND COMFORT AND PEACE KNOWING HEAVEN HAS GAINED ANOTHER ANGEL. WE LOVE YOU ALL AND WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. LOVE TERESA AND ROGER ATKINS
September 10, 2013
Alice, I am so sorry to hear that I have lost my best child hood friend. It has been 23 years since I last saw Norman but I will still miss him. I was there on your first date, some 66 years ago. God bless you and your family.
Wilbur L. Rhodes, Jr.
September 10, 2013
With deepest Sympathy. Jack & Catfish Freeman.
Jack Freeman
September 10, 2013
Alice, Wayne, Brenda, Robin and Chris
What a wonderful tribute to your dad. He was so talented and loved. I know all of you will miss him greatly.
Carla Aull Peek
September 10, 2013
Robin and Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Libby Thomasson
September 10, 2013
I just lost one of my best friends,So long Buddy.
Kenny Rhodes
September 10, 2013
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
September 10, 2013
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