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Willie Williams Obituary
Franklinton
Willie H. Williams died on Friday January 19, 2018 at Rose Manor in Durham. He had a birthday January 10th when he became 97 years old. He was a veteran of World War II. He was drafted at the age of twenty-one and served in Europe. He served in four major battles earning 4 bronze stars including Normandy D+1.
A Funeral service will be held at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon January 22, 2018 at Franklinton Baptist Church 102 W. Mason St. Franklinton, NC 27525. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Franklinton.
He was predeceased by his first wife of 36 years Ida Mae, his parents, one brother, and 2 sisters.
He is survived by one sister, one brother, his son Cliff Williams (Debbie) three step children, Donnie Beckham, (Kelli), Hope Morath (Steve), Gail Honeycutt (Tommy), numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, many distant relatives. He is also survived by his second wife Hazel Williams of 33 years. Willie was an honorable man, respected by all who knew him. He will be missed.
Visitation will be held from 12-1:00 pm in the church before the funeral. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Franklinton Baptist Church.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center 405 S. Main St. Wake Forest, NC 27587.
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KENNETH HUNT
January 22, 2018
It's with heart felt sorrow to hear of Mr. Williams passing. Although I have never had the honor of meeting him I am very proud of him and all of those who fought and died during the Normandy invasion. As a retired Gunny from the Marine Corps I have always believe that men and women like Mr. Williams have set the standard for which I have used during my career. I shall print out this obituary and keep so I never forget Mr. Williams. My sincere best to his family and God bless.
Sincerely
Kenneth L. Hunt
GYSGT USMC(RET)
Debra Bunting
January 21, 2018
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. He was a fine man.
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