Ira "Corky" Williams

Ira "Corky" Williams obituary, Excelsior Springs, MO

Ira "Corky" Williams

Ira Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bross & Spidle Funeral Home & Cremation Services & Monuments - Excelsior Sp on Mar. 11, 2026.
Ira 'Corky' Williams, 92, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away January 27, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.

Corky was born November 6, 1933, in Orrick, MO. His parents were Harold 'Slim' Williams and Nellie Maye Williams. He graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1951. He married Faye (Wendleton) Williams in June 1955. He retired from General Motors as a General Foreman of the Chassis Department in 1990.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Faye Williams; sons, Gregg Williams and Chriss (Tracee) Williams; his grandchildren, Blake (Lisa) Williams, Amy (Marty) Espe', Chase Williams, Kristi Williams and Brian Williams; great grandchildren, Dylan (Katey) McIntosh, Darius McIntosh, Ashlon McIntosh, Rylee Williams, Brady Williams, Dakota Williams, Tristan Williams, Amelia Williams, Sofia Williams, Olivia Williams and Leo Espe'; and great great grandchildren, Everly McIntosh and Lia Wayman.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially taking pictures (lots of pictures) at every family event. He loved his time at their Lake of the Ozarks cabin and enjoying retirement. He also enjoyed watching sports on television (any sport!) and old westerns.

He was also member of the Excelsior Springs High School Hall of Fame and was a 50+ year member of the Elks Lodge #1001.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Sue Teegarden and Carol Cole.

Visitation will be held Monday, February 2, 2026, at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, 217 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, from 10 to 11 a.m. with service beginning at 11a.m., followed by graveside service at Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Elks Lodge #1001 in Excelsior Springs.

Arrangements are in care of Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs.

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