Col. Robert Williams

Col. Robert Henry Williams, USAF, Retired, passed away at 2:55AM July 12th, 2012. Formerly of Maumelle, AR, he moved to Nashville in February of 2011 where he resided at Jackson Park Christian Nursing Home and then later, at 4113 Lone Oak Dr., the Wellness Home, until his passing. He is preceded by his first wife, Lynne S. Williams and leaves behind his second wife, Merle Dean Williams, who resides in Little Rock, AR. He also is preceded by his youngest son, Robert Benjamin Williams and leaves behind his eldest daughter, Cheri W. (Donnie) Spires, his daughter, Nanette Young (Brent) Little and his son, Mark Hanson Williams. Also, he leaves behind his Grandchildren, Heather (Tom) Nix, Christopher Endrenyi and Samantha Spires, Robert Morgan Young, Joseph Lee Young and Tyler Grant Young, Grandson, Robert H. Williams and Granddaughter, Abbey Williams; also his great Grandchildren, David and Josh Nix, Grayson Endrenyi, and Trevor and Ellie Spires. He is also survived by his sister, Alice Shippen, of Tucson, AZ, his sister, Jane White of Memphis, TN, a niece, Gaye (Robert) Anderson of Little Rock, AR and a nephew, Julian Williams of Decatur, IL. Col. Williams who was born in Driver, AR and later grew up in Oceola, AR was also referred to as "Willie". He graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, was a member of Sigma Chi, pledge class of '51; he was commissioned into the USAF in 1951 and retired, a full Colonel January of 1978; he was a decorated war veteran of the Korean War having flown 103 confirmed missions; he also served as a Squadron Commander in Udorn, Thailand, in the Vietnam War. He was known for his love of the outdoors, being a fisherman, and an avid fowl hunter, joining our brother, Ben, on goose hunts especially. We had a private memorial for our Father at Shaw AFB near Sumter, SC. Later, we will spread his ashes at Cheri's home in Leesville, SC, on their beautiful farm under "the Pecan Trees". He left this world knowing he was dearly loved by his family and friends and mostly knowing that Jesus took him home, peacefully and lovingly. Thank you to DJ Womack and her fiance' Donnie Beard, Dad's loving caretakers, and thank you to Dad's special longtime friend, Mr. Eugene Mason, for the special memories you shared with us, his remaining family. God bless us all, in Him.All those who wish to make a memorial to our Dad, please give donations to The Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ or to The Office of Development at the University of AR.

Col. Robert Williams

July 8, 1929 - July 12, 2012