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Eugene D. Williams
1921 - 2015
Eugene D. Williams
1921 - 2015
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BORN
1921
DIED
2015
Eugene Williams Obituary
Born November 30,1921 in Clearfield, Gene was the son of Genevieve (Nelson) Williams and Sylvan K Williams.
He graduated from Clearfield High School in 1940 and attended the New York School of Design in New York City.
On August 4, 1950 he wed Thelma J. (Larson) McCutcheon of Bradford, PA .They had two children, Sylvan DeForest and Kristen LeVoy.
He was survived by his daughter Kris Barratt and her husband Steve, of Linden,VA and his brother, Murray Wayne Williams of Waynesburg, PA.
Gene was preceded in death by his son and wife
He began his career with Clearfield Furs, Inc in 1939, became vice-president in 1958 and was president from 1967 until its closure in 1992.
He was a lifelong, active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Clearfield serving many years as a Sunday school teacher, member of the choir and church council.
He was a devoted member of the Clearfield Rotary Club where he served as club president in 1960. He was a Paul Harris Fellow, a Rotary Benefactor and was an honorary member of the Winter Park Florida Rotary Breakfast Club.
He was a member and past president of the Clearfield Historical Society.
He was also a member of the F& AM #314 - Clearfield, the Scottish Rite Consistory - Coudersport, Jaffa Shrine - Altoona , Clearfield Shrine Club, BPOE #540 - Clearfield, Clearfield Choral Society.
He was a WWII veteran serving as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corp from 1942-1945.
He learned to play his grandfather's violin as a boy, and later the mandolin. He loved to play and sing with family and friends. He was a member of "The Cavaliers" a local string band that played many square dances and parties and the Jaffa Shrine String Band as their fiddler.
Throughout his life he was a true "gentle" man, giving freely of his time in service to the community and all organizations to which he belonged.
A memorial serivce will be held at 11AM on Thursday June 4, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church in Clearfield, Pa, with Rev. Robert Way officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10AM until the time of the service at the church. A memorial luncheon will be provided immediately after the service.
An Interment service will be held at Crown Crest Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.
Gene requested that any memorial contributions be made to St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. His family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to a charity of choice.
To send online tributes go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Bennett & Houser Funeral Home, Clearfield, PA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Jay Thorson
June 18, 2015
To Kris, and all our friends at St. John. I am so sad to hear about Gene's death. Gene was one of the most significant people I have ever had the privilege to know. In my years in Clearfield, he was a true friend and trusted counselor. He had faced several severe griefs in his life, and went through them without bitterness. Instead, they seemed to make him even more humble and compassionate. I will vividly remember singing with him in choir, touring the old Clearfield Furs, his shaky handwriting, golfing with him, his years on church council, including serving as president, our trip to DC for the giant Promise Keepers rally, listening to him fiddle, and much more. My heart goes out to you, and I praise God for letting us enjoy him for so many years.
Pastor Jay Thorson
June 17, 2015
Kris, I was away for three weeks and was so saddened when I returned to hear of the loss of Gene. He was such a great asset to our community.
My parents and I have always been so fond of him.
They're up there telling stories now.
My deepest sympathy and wishes for peace and comfort.
Love, Gayle Gearhart
Diane Hillery and family
June 17, 2015
Dear Kris, We are sorry to hear about your dad. He always seemed to have a lust for life whether he was planning a trip to Florida, dancing, or playing violin. He beamed when he talked about playing violin with you, Kris. We especially appreciated his thoughtful postcards to my dad when he was in assisted living. The cards were full of newsy tidbits and humor. Your dad gave us all a lesson in life... keep dancing.
Ken Nelson
June 7, 2015
Our sincere condolences to Gene's family. With Gene's passing, we've lost another of truly the Greatest Generation. He was my Dad's (Edwin Nelson) nephew and good friend. I remember him as always smiling, always full of life and joy. Ken Nelson and Susan Perlman (NYC)
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Judy Kaufman
June 6, 2015
Kris, I am so sorry for your loss! I have such wonderful childhood memories of our families vacationing together. Your dad was such a fun person to be around, even as he aged, he always had a smile and a sharp wit. I will remember him fondly! Judy Strathen Kaufman
June 3, 2015
Kris,
I'm so sorry about the passing of your father. He was a role model of kindness. He always made me feel welcome in your family. I'll never forget riding in the Clearfield Furs van out to Sky Haven, or listening to you and your father playing music together in your living room.
I wish you and your family peace and healing.
Margaret Ann Hand
Mary Hipps
June 2, 2015
Kris- I have so many fond memories of your Father; "peanut heaven", babysitting, jam sessions, and recent flower garden discussions. I'm sure he is tuning up his mandolin because Ralph and Tom have been waiting for him.
Harry Robbins
June 2, 2015
Kris, my condolences to you and your family. It was always a pleasure to speak with your father. He was the definition of a gentleman and a good friend of my late mother Gusti.
June 2, 2015
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Gene Williams. We knew each other through the fit-4-life program at the Clearfield Hospital. What a kind and wonderful gentleman. Always missed him when he left for Florida....have to know he's in a better place.
Carroll Peterson
Richard Baensch
June 2, 2015
As a member of The winter Park Breakfast Rotary Club. It was my privilege to know Gene for more than 15 years. It was always a pleasure to spend time with Gene when he visited our Club every winter. I enjoyed his company as we had many breakfasts,lunches and dinners together.
He was a fine person and a real gentleman. He will be missed....
Richard F. Baensch
June 2, 2015
Murray, The message ending with the horse riding comment was mine.
Walter Stewart
Janice Williams Merat
June 2, 2015
Dear Kris, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I have so many fond memories through all the years with him and the entire family. I am sorry I will not make his service as I live in California now but all my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please give Murray my sympathy . Love, Janice Williams Merat
June 2, 2015
I was so sorry to learn about Gene's death. We all have our regrets. One of mine is that I didn't get to spend more time with Gene when he was in Winter Park. I was not the only one who looked forward to his return to Winter Park each winter. When at our club he was a regular at the back table. But the club no longer meets at the soon to be demolished Mount Vernon. In this age of commercialism it was a pleasure to receive a birthday card from someone I actually know. The last time I saw Gene was at the Broken Egg restaurant in Winter Park. We will miss him. He was the epitome of the words gentle man. Alan Moss, Honorary Member, Winter Park Breakfast Rotary
June 2, 2015
Murray and family, my condolences. What can I say, Murray? As a little boy and then an older boy, to now, the Williams brothers have held a special place in my heart. On the occasions that I would see Gene while visiting in Clearfield, I always got that great smile and a warm greeting. Thought about him while there over Memorial Day weekend, but no luck. Hope all is well with you. And, no, I never did learn to ride horses, though you tried!
Janet Donahue
June 2, 2015
Gene will be deeply missed. He truly was a gentleman. Such a nice person. Always enjoyed talking to him. So sorry for your loss Kris.
In sympathy, Janet Confer Donahue
Wayne Koontz
June 2, 2015
As a honorary member of Winter Park Breakfast Rotary Club, Gene will surely be missed during the winter months. When he was here he participated in all our fund raising events and club events. We were all so glad to see him attend his last meeting here a couple of days before he went home. God bless Gene.
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