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Royden Williams Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA- Graveside services will be conducted at Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery for Roy Williams, age 88 of Shreveport, LA on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. H.B. Fuller assisted by Rev. Louis Strain. Visitation will be at Centuries Funeral Home on Monday, March 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Williams was born November 8, 1919 in Minden, LA to Raleigh O. Williams and Maggie P. Williams. He entered into rest on Saturday, March 8, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Williams served his country during W.W.II as a member of the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Greenwood, LA, a member of the Greenwood Pioneer Club, and the NARFE (Retired Federal Employee). Mr. Williams was a cattleman, raising Charolais beef cattle. He also did custom hay baling as long as his health allowed him to.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin sons, Ray and Roy and sisters, Marquerite Daley and Beatrice Van Voorhies.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Carolyn R. Williams, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Greenwood, Lloyd Pond and Bob Salts.
The family would like to thank Dr. Deanna Donley, Life Path Hospice, and special sitters, Missey Smith, Trena Dickens and Vera Ward for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Greenwood Building Fund. Centuries Memorial Funeral
Home 318-686-4334
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For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
March 9, 2008
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Royden O. Williams our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Roy. And to Roy it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Army. Roy we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,355 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Roy’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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