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Gary Williams Obituary

Gary L. Williams, of Ambler and formerly of Perkasie, PA, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017, at his home. He was 65. He was the husband of Rebe R. (Jones) Williams. The couple had celebrated their 27th Wedding Anniversary on September 2, 2016. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of Gordon and Virginia (Bond) Williams, of Lansdale, PA. He was a 1969 graduate of North Penn High School, Lansdale. Gary was employed by Jennings Alberts, Inc., Plumsteadville, PA, for many years until retiring in 2016. Previously, he worked as a plumber for Leonard Rose & Sons, Doylestown, PA. He was a member of Boehm’s United Church of Christ, Blue Bell, PA, where he served on the Church Cemetery Committee and volunteered as a cook for the Sunday School program. Gary was the Drumline Instructor for the Band programs at Pennridge High School, Perkasie, for over 40 years. Also the Instructor for the R. J. Drumline, his students achieved National Championship status many times over the years. An avid hunter and fisherman, he served as a hunter safety instructor for Montgomery County for over 40 years. He also volunteered for many years with the Montgomery County Youth Field Day as the target rifle range coordinator. He especially enjoyed camping, cooking hot dogs and playing pool. Surviving with his wife and parents are a daughter, Samantha Williams, of Telford, PA; a stepson, Robert “J.R.” Hunsberger, Jr. and his wife Lisa, of Sellersville, PA; six grandchildren, Kelsey and Dylan Hunsberger, Dahlia and Levi Williams, Mackenzie Card and Corissa Cohen; a sister, Cheryl Coddington and her husband Jim, of Harleysville, PA; his mother-in-law, Rebe R. Jones, of Ambler, PA; and many nieces and nephews. His Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, April 24, 2017 at Boehm’s United Church of Christ, 571 Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike, Blue Bell, PA. Interment will be in Boehm’s Cemetery, Blue Bell. Friends may call from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at the Bernard Suess Funeral Home, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie, or Monday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Boehm’s United Church of Christ, 571 Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422, or to the Pennridge Drumline, c/o the Pennridge Music Association, P. O. Box 122, Silverdale, PA 18962-0122. www.suessfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Reporter from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2017.

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May 9, 2017

Rebe- My wife, Barb and I have been thinking of you and Gary for the past several weeks. We learned of your situation through Barb's brother's daughter, Allison Cameron, who currently plays sax in the band. We have known both of you for many years. Barbara (Cameron) Boorse played clarinet from 1974-1977 (with Chet). May you find peace at this difficult time. Don Boorse (Tucson, AZ.)

Douglas Orth

May 1, 2017

I'm sorry to say I don't know you Rebe, but all the volunteers and kids that participate in the Montgomery County Youth Field Day will miss Gary deeply. He was with us from the start. Thousands of kids got to try out shooting .22 rifles (many for the first time) thanks to Gary.

Cynthia Madison

April 28, 2017

Rebe: My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.

Calvin and Cynthia (Bregler) Madison

Rob Fray

April 25, 2017

Rest easy Gary. Thank you for every Tuesday/Thursday/and Weekend you spent with us on the drumline.

Christina Klehm

April 24, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers for you all.

Mary Helen Ames

April 24, 2017

Thought and prayers to you and the family.

Jon and Linda Sperry

April 23, 2017

Rebe, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. May you find peace in your memories.

April 22, 2017

Rebe, I am deeply sorry for your loss. May your happy memories of life with Gary bring you strength and peace. Gary was much luved by so many, including his friends at Boehm's UCC Church. His enthusiastic sharing, in so many ways over the years, always brought us joy. Gary's life is truly inspirational. He will always be remembered. God be with you both.

Janette & Chad Benner

April 21, 2017

Rebe we are so sorry for your loss. Gary will be greatly missed. His dedication and enthusiasm for the Marching Band/Drumline was very evident. He had such a positive impact on so many young people. Gabriel and Ryan are better people having known you both. We will always remember the trip to Disney where you both selflessly drove the truck with all the instruments and uniforms to Florida. We will never forget him or you.

Karen Stezenko

April 21, 2017

Love hugs and prayers to you all.

Susan Castano

April 21, 2017

Gary was such a great support for the Marching Band at Pennridge High School. You could see how much he loved music and the kids. He and Rebe are an integral part of the Pennridge family. He will be missed.

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Suess-Gahman Funeral Home, Inc. - Perkasie

606 Arch Street, Perkasie, PA 18944

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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Boehm’s United Church of Christ

571 Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike, Blue Bell, PA

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24

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Boehm’s United Church of Christ

571 Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike, Blue Bell, PA

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