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Basil Williams Obituary

Williams, Basil "Bay" Dear husband to wife, Mary Ann, of 61 years passed away on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 surrounded by three generations of his family and more love than one small room could hold. A devoted father to Nancy, Debbie, Barb, John, Mary, Mike and Carol; loving grandfather of 10 and cherished great-grandfather of 5. Bay was a devout Catholic who lived his life with unwavering faith. Born May 8, 1925 in Hartford, CT, he was a proud WWII veteran who retired from the Air Force as Lieutenant Colonel after 22 years. Those who knew him remember he was fond of sharing his military memories. He was a volunteer for the USO for 16 years, a volunteer for St. Vincent de Paul Society and an active member of Assumption Parish for 43 years. Bay leaves a legacy of honesty, honor and admiration by those who knew him. Services: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. (at Butler Hill), Wed., Sept. 29, 9am to Assumption Catholic Church, 4709 Mattis Rd., St. Louis, for 9:30am Mass. Interment with full military honors will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bay's memory to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Assumption Parish or Masses can be said in his honor. Visitation Tues., 3-8pm.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sep. 28, 2010.

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Vicki Waas.

September 23, 2023

I just saw this. 13 years later. My sincere condolences to your family. I just remember so many things about your family. I remember your dad being at our place prior to your whole family moving here. He always bragged on his kids. He loved you all so much. Hope you have all healed.

Angela & Mackenzie Pople

October 23, 2010

Grandpa Williams, the candle continues to burn as we remember your great wisdom. Mackenzie states everyday lessons that you taught her and it is wonderful to see the impact that you made on a great granddaughter.
One of your famous lines to us when we would depart from you was "We love you kid" -- well grandpa "We love you always and forever"!
You live through even the youngest members of your family -- the great grandkids.
I miss you everyday but Mackenzie helps me through everyday reminding me of you. Our love for you will never disappear instead it continues forever!
We/I love you Grandpa Williams/Bay !

Angela & Mackenzie Pople

October 23, 2010

Grandpa Williams, your candle continues to burn as we remember all of your great wisdom. "We love you kid" was one of your famous lines to me as well as Mackenzie everytime we departed from you -- now it is our turn "We love you too"!
Mackenzie talks about what you have taught her over the past seven years daily and she continues to help Lala with those imprinted lessons.
We love you always and forever!!

Tina Steck

September 28, 2010

Dear Debbie and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

September 28, 2010

Mr. Williams was an amazing man to talk whenever I would go over to their house or be around him at a family function. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Charlie and Becky--Arnold, MO

Ryan Moya

September 28, 2010

Grandpa Williams, life just isn't the same without you in it. But I know your up with the angels telling everyone your stories. Till we meet again love you.

Shannon Williams

September 28, 2010

I love you so much grandpa, you will always live on in our memories. I know you are in good hands now, but it still hurts that you are gone. Keep grandma strong and know that you will never be forgotten.

Jessica Poynter

September 28, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I remember coming to visit Angela and seeing Mr. Williams there. He was a very nice man.

Jessica (Funk) Poynter

Angela

September 28, 2010

Grandpa, you were an outstanding individual !
Mackenzie and I will cherish our fond memories of you forever !
We love you and we will miss you always !

Love,
Angela & Mackenzie
St. Louis, MO

Donna Gasper

September 28, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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