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Rollie Williams Obituary

WILLIAMS Rollie E. Williams, 91, of McConnelsville, died Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 8:15 p.m. at the Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville after a lengthy illness. He was born in Gaysport, Ohio on October 9, 1919 to the Late James Clark and Harriet Awilda Trout Williams. He is survived by his wife of 62 years (July 3, 1949), Irene King Williams of the home; three sons, Ed (Linda) Williams of Zanesville, Tim (Kim) Williams of Crooksville, and Matt (Joni) Williams of Powell; two daughters, Stephanie (Jim) Knouff of Cambridge, and Deborah (Steve) Willison of Groveport; nine grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by two brothers Glen and Dale and one sister Nellie Mae. Services will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Church of The Gospel Ministry in McConnelsville with Pastor Galen Finley officiating. Burial will follow in the Zanesville Memorial Park with veteran services provided by the Morgan County Veteran Association. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MATHENEY FUNERAL HOME in McConnelsville with Masonic service following at 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the M&M Fire Department in Rollie's name. To send a note of condolence to the family go to www.matheneyfh.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2011.

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Connie Hodgkinson

July 28, 2011

Dear Mom,

I am so sorry for the loss of Rolla a & can truly understand what you are feeling and going through at this time as losing Wally in 1991 and Don is 2001.. And your faith in God as well as your family will be there for you I only wish I was closer to be there for you as well.

My thoughts and prayers are with you .

Love,

Your daughter,

Connie Hodgkinson

valerie hodgkinson

July 27, 2011

sorry frandma for your lost we are so for you god bless you love always valerie hodgkinson and family

July 27, 2011

Tim, Kim & Family: So sorry for your loss! Words cannot express my sadness for you! May God give you strength in the coming days! I see by the picture where Tim gets his smile! Love to you all. The Yosts, Paul, Sharon & Jean

July 27, 2011

Rollie was always great for a story or poem to brighten our day. He will certainly be missed around here. May you find comfort in his unrelenting faith and peace now with his Savior! -- The girls at Dr. Kalis'

Mark Knapp

July 27, 2011

Tim and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Your father was one-of-a-kind. A man who was always there with a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. The Knapps

Emmalee Amundson

July 27, 2011

Dearest Deb,

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I hope that your grief may some day be comforted by all the love and support around you. You will treasure these past few weeks forever. Best Wishes, Em

Rebecca Willison

July 26, 2011

Debbe,Steve and Family: Sending you loving thoughts and praying for you and your Mother and all of your Family. My sincere condolences for your loss.Love you, Rebecca Willison

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July 26, 2011

TJ and Family -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

July 26, 2011

Debbie and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Melody and John Markham

July 26, 2011

Debbie,Steve and family,
So sorry for your loss, may God comfort you and bring you peace in the love of your family and friends, and in your treasured memories of your father.
Luci Green and Family

July 26, 2011

Uncle Rollie gave our family many happy memories!He was certainly a Great role model and one of a kind!!!!!

Bobbi Smith

July 26, 2011

Dear Aunt Irene,
We pray for you everyday and hope God will help you through this time of grief. We will all miss Uncle Rollie especially at the family reunions. We have a lot of good memories of trips to Michigan and staying with you when we came to visit. May God take care of you and watch over you and your loved ones.
Love, Bobbi, Hal and family.

Kris Gutierrez

July 26, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Uncle Rollie was a good and kind man, he will be missed by all. Love Kris

sandra mintier

July 26, 2011

Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family. God Bless

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