Harry Willard Williams Jr.

Harry Willard Williams Jr. obituary, Waverly, TN

Harry Willard Williams Jr.

Harry Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Luff-Bowen Funeral Home - McEwen on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Harry Willard Williams, Jr., age 83, of McEwen, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on January 21, 1942, in Camden, NJ, to the late Edith Mae Ochs Williams and Harry Willard Williams, Sr. Harry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for 6 years and the National Guard for 30 years. He volunteered at several VFWs. Harry was known by his family as a good provider. He always made sure his family was taken care of. Harry also enjoyed traveling, fishing and playing cards.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, Harry Willard Williams III; daughters, Denise O'Daniel (Richard), Diane Gary, and Deborah Jordan (James); 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Bernice Hartman; mother of his children, Wilma Williams; and several nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Harry is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Williams; brother, Robert Williams; sister, Leota Simpson; and brother-in-law, Donald Hartman.
Arrangements are entrusted to Luff-Bowen Funeral Home Online condolences may be made by visiting our website at luffbowen.com. 9729 Highway 70 East, McEwen, TN 37101 931-582-6271 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Harry, please visit our floral store.

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