WILLIAMS, Paul M., 84, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Hazleton, Pa., passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Retreat Hospital Hospice. He was the son of the late Ernest and Alberta Williams. He was an employee of Bell Atlantic Company and was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #395 of which he was a former Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator. Mr. Williams served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during WWII as a member of the 148th Combat Engineer Battalion in Europe, including the Battle of the Bulge. He sang in the Tobaccoland Chorus and was a charter member of Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Anna May Williams; two children, Paul J. Williams of Richmond, Va., and Ann Williams Murray and her husband, William, of Charlottesville, Va.; four grandchildren, Melanie Charlton and her husband, David, of Fincastle, Va., Elizabeth Barton of Roanoke, Va., Chris and Mary Murray of Charlottesville, Va.; and lots of loving nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be held 2 p.m Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church Building Fund, 9505 Gayton Road, Richmond, Va. 23229 or to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Anna May,
I don't know if you remember me but I worked for you at the telelphone company way back when. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gayle Williams
September 08, 2008 | Mechanicsville, VA
Dear Aunt Anna May,
We extend our deepest sympathy to you, your family and friends. Uncle Paul will be missed by all that knew him. We wish you comfort and peace during this sorrowful time.
Love,
The Brown Family (Ted, Joanne, Chris, Saralynne)
Ted Brown
September 08, 2008 | Windsor, CT
Dear Aunt Anna May and Ann and PJ,
My deepest sympathy to you.... I will really miss my Uncle Paul.
I love you all..
Joanne
Joanne Yurso
September 07, 2008 | Windsor, CT
Dear Family,
I love you all and am thinking of you. I won't be home until late Monday evening, but please know that my heart and spirit is with you.
I am sorry I can't be there.
I love you all.
Courtenay
September 06, 2008
Dear Anna May:
Barbara and I send our love and prayers as we all experience the loss of Paul. As you know Paul was truly the brother that I never had. He was a significant part of my entire life. Paul will live on in our hearts. I treasurer you as my sister and as a great loving friend.
Lots of love,
Joe
Joeph Yurso
September 06, 2008 | Virginia Beach, VA
Ann,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheree and Michael Frazier
September 06, 2008
To the family of Mr. Willams, our
prayers are with you during this
very difficult time.
Cherish the memories of his life with
you.
Love in Christ
Joyce & John Wheeler( Ann's co-worker)
September 05, 2008
