Bobby Shelton Williams

With heavy hearts, the family of Bobby Shelton Williams, 83, of Jacksonville, North Carolina announces his passing on August 25, 2025. He was born in Duplin County, North Carolina to Jesse Willard Williams and Lela Mae Smith Williams on February 16, 1942. A funeral service will be held at Jones Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 2:00 with graveside services to follow at Onslow Memorial Park.

Bobby S Williams spent one tour in the navy, proudly serving on the SS Zellers. After marrying and starting a family, in 1967 Bobby began a successful entrepreneurial business journey that lasted for 58 years in Onslow County with the opening of Great Gas and Oil Company. He was a member of Freemasonry, Shriners Hospital, and a former Jacksonville City Councilman. In addition, Bobby spent many years coaching men's and women's softball teams. In 2021, he was inducted into the NC USSSA Hall of Fame for his coaching contributions.

Bobby will be remembered for his generosity and kindness, his passion for genealogy, and his love for high school football (especially Dixon High School and Jacksonville High School). He was a storyteller. We especially enjoyed hearing him tell stories of his earlier days, and the adventures he had while growing up in rural eastern North Carolina. Bobby was devoted to his family. Each time a birthday or Christmas came, his only request was for more time spent together.

Bobby S Williams was preceded in death by his parents, and his loving sister, Joyce Faye Williams Taylor. He is survived by his spouse, Louise "Sunshine" Williams, his children, Lynn Williams (John) Fulton, and Bobby Shelton Williams II and partner Tabitha Brooks; and his stepchildren, Jeffrey (Kim) Allen and Jerry (Gina) Allen. He also leaves behind six grandchildren, Dane (Sofia) Fulton, Chase (Amber) Fulton, Bobby S Williams III, Colt Allen, Kinsey Allen, and Drake Allen. In addition, Bobby is survived by his special pet, Missy; two very special nephews, Cecil Taylor Jr. and Pete Taylor; a cousin considered to be a sister Nancy (Franklin) Stroud, a special group of men he called his Breakfast Group, and many other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, if you so wish, donations may be made to the Onslow Victims Center, at 403 N Bayshore Blvd, Jacksonville, NC, 28540.