Russell Williams, 80

Posted by on Jul 13, 2010

Russell Williams of Campbellsville, son of the late Alfred Edd Williams and Gladys Radford Williams, was born June 11, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 8:55 A.M., Monday, July 12, 2010 in Greensburg.  Age:  80

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

He was a member of the Pitman Masonic Lodge #124 F & AM and 32 York Rite.

He was a veteran of World War II, having served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was a retired timber buyer and farmer.

He united in marriage to Betty Garner July 11, 1953.

Besides his wife, Betty Williams of Campbellsville, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gregg and Donna Williams of Campbellsville; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Williams of Campbellsville; five grandchildren:  Ryan Williams, Tyler Williams and J. T. Williams of Campbellsville, Lindsay Wayne and husband, David of Georgetown and Nathan Williams and wife, Jessica of Louisville;

sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Henry Ward of Greensburg; several other relatives and many friends.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Larry E. Williams and a brother, Rev. Kenneth Williams.

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VISITATION:  After 5:00 P.M., Thursday, July 15, 2010 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A. M., Friday, July 16th at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by  Rev. Lanny Garner and Rev. Ron Young

BURIAL:      Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

PALLBEARERS:

Mike Ward

David Wayne

J. T. Wailliams

Nathan Williams

Ryan Williams

Tyler Williams

HONORARY PALLBEARERS:

Kerr Fellowship Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.