William Williams

William P. Williams 1951 - 2011 SANDISFIELD William "Bill" P. Williams, 60, of West Hubbard Road passed on to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Conn. Born on April 29, 1951, in Dallas, Texas, he graduated from Abilene High School in Abilene, Texas, after which he attended Tarrant Community College and the University of Texas - Arlington. A talented designer, Bill owned and operated Williams Home Fashions in Great Barrington for the past 15 years. Previously, he operated the business in New York City for 18 years. Bill was a very gifted artist, designing his own home and landscaping. He enjoyed nature, being outdoors and hiking. Bill was a devout Christian and loved scripture. He is survived by his mother, Junell Baker Palmer of Arlington, Texas; his sister, Pamela, and her husband, Gene Sprague of Helotes, Texas; two brothers, Ronald Williams and his wife, Lynn, of Heber Springs, Ark., and Leslie Palmer, Jr. and his wife, Lanna, of Waco, Texas; five nephews, Jim and Kevin Landers, Shane Sprague and Landon and Logan Palmer; two nieces, Karrabi Malin and Dawn Adamek, and his associate and friend, Alexandra Moritz. He was predeceased by his father, Leslie Palmer, Sr. FUNERAL NOTICE: A service celebrating the life of the late William P. Williams will be held Saturday, July 16, 2011, at 4 p.m. at FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME, 426 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. There will be no calling hours. Donations in his memory may be made to CATA (Community Access To the Arts) 40 Railroad Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 or online at www.communityaccesstothearts.org. Remembrances, memories and reflections may be sent to the family through www.finnertyandstevens.com