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Worthington Springs - Mr. Walter Franklin Williams, 77 of Worthington Springs, died Monday morning at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville after an extended illness. Mr. Williams was born in Union County where he lived all his life. He was a farmer and businessman, owning his own farm . He was the former owner of the Town & Country service station and Williams LP Gas, both in Worthington Springs. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church of Worthington Springs. Mr. Williams was the son of the late Joseph Ephraim and Katie Mae Roberts Williams. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, B.J. Williams, John R. Williams and Roland Williams.
Mr. Williams is survived by: His wife: Mary Virginia Bielling Williams of Worthington Springs. 4 Sons: Jeffrey (wife Cathy) Williams and Doyle (wife Melissa) Williams, all of Lake Butler; Leslie (wife Debbie) Williams of Chipley; Karl (wife Pam) Williams of Worthington Springs. 2 Sisters: Jennie Belle (husband Kenneth) Ahrens of Gainesville and Angeline Hudson of Shelbyville, Tennessee. 1 Sister-in-law: Rose Mary Williams of Gainesville. 3 Brothers: Robert (wife Sara) Williams and Henry James (wife Lahoma) Williams, all of Worthington Springs; Russell (wife Mary Frances) Williams of Lake Butler. 9 Grandchildren, 1 Great grandson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 21, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Sardis Baptist Church of Worthington Springs with Rev. Paul O'Steen and Rev. Rudy Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Elzey Chapel Cemetery near Worthington Springs.
Archer Funeral Home of Lake Butler is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends at Sardis Church on Thursday from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to: Sardis Baptist Church Building Fund; P.O. Box 60; Worthington Springs, FL 32697.
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Gary & Adraka Thornton
January 21, 2011
We are sorry to hear about Mr. Williams. You are in our prayers. Take one day at a time.
January 21, 2011
Dear Mary Virginia: I will keep you and your dear family in my prayers always. All my memories of our times together are great. Walter was a very good man. Love
Louise Seay Andrews
Diane Horton (Hayes)
January 20, 2011
Your family will be in our prayers during this time. Ms. Mary Virgina you take care and solace in the fact you will see Mr. Walter again.
Jennie Patrick-Chisman
January 20, 2011
We were so very sorry to hear that Walter passed away. He was a wonderful and giving man. May God bless each of you and comfort you.
Jennie, Meagan and Tyler Patrick
Brantley Sweat
January 19, 2011
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Walter. I know how difficult this time must be for all of you. I assure you that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Walter meant so very much personally to my family and the community in general. He was certainly the kind of person who would do anything for a person in need, and always stood by his convictions. May God bless you in this difficult time.
January 19, 2011
You will be GREATLY missed Mr. Williams. You were a dear friend and business associate. May God bless your family in this time of grief. Jim Wynn (Hazlehurst, GA)
Diane Waters
January 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Paul & Karen Cossey
January 19, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Johnny Veazey
January 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. Mr. Williams will be missed by all of us at Veazey Plant Company.
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