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Sgt. Arthur C. Williams

Arthur C. Williams Obituary

In high school, Arthur C. Williams IV was waiting when football coach Skip Saunier arrived to open the weight room. He also had to be kicked out when it closed. Williams set a goal of squat-lifting 400 pounds _ much more than twice his weight. For months, Williams kept trying despite some teasing from teammates. "They all would laugh and bust his chops, but being the type of person he was, you know he finally got it," Saunier said. "It took him a year, year and a half of work to do it, but he finally got it." Williams, 31, of Edgewater, Fla., died Dec. 8 in a gun battle near Ramadi. A 1991 high school graduate, he served in Germany and Kosovo and most recently in South Korea. In Korea, Williams started training in martial arts and began learning several Asian languages. He also took up painting, working on oil paintings of a Korean city and scenic mountains. "He loved the mountains," said Michelle Ann Bohn, a sister. "He loved the peace, the quiet, the tranquillity of it." He is survived by his father, Arthur Williams III; mother, Ann Marie Thurber, and stepmother, Donna TeRonde Williams.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jan. 28, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Arthur C. Williams

23 Entries

Vernon Williams

November 1, 2017

You have my sincere condolences. I can only imagine the loss of a child. If Sgt. Williams' father is Arthur "Hoppy" Williams and he has a cousin nicknamed "Butch". Could you contact me? P.S. to Legacy.com- If this is not an acceptable message please don't post. Thank you

Debbie Rogers

December 31, 2016

You will always be missed brother of mine. I can't believe it is 12 years.

Peggy Childers

December 8, 2011

To the family and friends of Sgt. Arthur C. Williams:
Please accept my remembrance of Arthur on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

December 9, 2010

To the family and friends of Sgt. Arthur C. Williams:
Remembering Arthur on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

In Memory of Arthur ~ (Debra Estep)

December 8, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.

The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”

I did not know Arthur, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol

Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Peggy Childers

December 8, 2008

To the family of Sgt. Arthur C. Williams:
Arthur gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Danielle Oldham

August 12, 2008

My heart pours for Sgt.Arthur Williams and his family.
What I am doing is organizing a walk.run, which some people know as "run for the fallen" on August 24,2008 at Riverside Park in New Smyrna Beach. I had looked up my area where i live and saw a few names where i can run a mile for each soldier. Although it is a 5K my first mile goes out to Sgt. Arthur Williams. I am very grateful for our troops and i will always support them! My deepest sincere sympathy goes out to the family and friends!
-If Sgt. Arthur Williams family would like to come otu that day and share a few stories and let them know they do have support, that would be awesome
386-631-0705

Patsy Jo Reed Sircy

August 14, 2007

Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.

August 13, 2007

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

ROBYN GARSIDE

July 20, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Garnet Jenkins

December 8, 2006

Paying tribute to Sgt. Arthur C. Williams, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
May Arthur Rest In Peace, in God's Loving Care and may God's Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Williams family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2

Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

jessie lane

November 19, 2006

Thank you for giving your life to protect mine. You are truely a hero.

November 19, 2006

Our heartfelt condolences to the Williams family, we share your great loss. Our prayers are with you. Sgt. Williams thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, you will never be forgotten, you are an American Hero.

Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held
Peace, peace, and farewell..."

Jack Colnot and Family
(Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, KIA 22 April 2006, Iraq)
email [email protected]
San Antonio, Texas

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

November 18, 2006

Art, I signed your guest book back in February. You have been on my mind and I just wanted you to know that I think of you often and that you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.

Rick & Cathy Robidoux

November 18, 2006

Please accept our family’s heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Marine Parents of
LCPL Craig Robidoux &
LCPL Derek Robidoux

pat Lorenzen

November 18, 2006

Williams Family, Friends & Loved Ones: I am so very sorry about the loss of your precious loved one. I pray that you are being comforted each & every day by the God of Comfort. Sgt Williams is a true American Hero. I do so admire the courage of our soldiers. God Bless you all.

Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)

November 18, 2006

Another son of Florida has left us to rest in peace where joy is eternal. You traded the sand and the dust for plush hills and valleys of heaven.

Gary Allain

November 17, 2006

Sgt. Arthur C. Williams
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

July 3, 2006

ALL Americans should take a minute on Independence Day to thank the brave heroes that have made the ultimate sacrifice to provide the Independence we all share. Although I did not personally know Arthur Williams I feel the loss of this great American hero.

God Bless Arthur Williams and his family. God Bless the 44th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. God Bless the United States Army. Most of all, God Bless America.

Formerly with 2nd/11th FA, 25th ID.

Dale Richardson (Honolulu, HI)

Mike Ballash

April 19, 2006

Although I never met Art, I do know his father. God Bless the Williams family. I will meet you in heaven one of these days Art. I thank you for your sacrifice from the bottom of my heart and for the freedom my family and I enjoy.

Semper Fi!!!

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

February 15, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Williams family in the loss of Arthur. I did not know Arthur, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Arthur, it has been over a year since you were taken, but you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom

To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~