Mr. James Richard "Dick" Williams, 88, of Braddock Heights, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Louise Francis Williams, who died Nov. 1, 1981.
Born April 11, 1922, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Conrad H. and Alma V. Mercer Williams.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Force Base Unit, North Africa Division, Air Transport Command during World War II.
In 1979, he retired from the Department of Interior, National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center, W.Va.
He was a member of the AMVETS, VFW, American Legion and the Humane Society.
Mr. Williams was an avid hunter. He loved dogs and especially his beloved Cotton. He was also an active contributor to the prevention of animal abuse. Through his efforts his land is registered with the National Wildlife Federation.
He is survived by his son, Richard E. Williams and wife, Stephanie, of Frederick; a daughter, Sylvia A. Lucas and companion, David R. Gabaldon, of Middletown; two grandsons, David M. Blake and wife, Ruby, of California, and Ricky B. Williams of Frederick; one granddaughter, Rebecca L. Williams and fianc?, Michael Guernieri, of Boonsboro; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will also be remembered by his companion, Geraldine Young of Frederick and her family.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown. The Rev. Tim May will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contribution be made in his name to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.
Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick.
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The Frederick News-Post, Frederick, Maryland (online archive)
originally published on Friday, May 21, 2010
Born April 11, 1922, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Conrad H. and Alma V. Mercer Williams.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Force Base Unit, North Africa Division, Air Transport Command during World War II.
In 1979, he retired from the Department of Interior, National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center, W.Va.
He was a member of the AMVETS, VFW, American Legion and the Humane Society.
Mr. Williams was an avid hunter. He loved dogs and especially his beloved Cotton. He was also an active contributor to the prevention of animal abuse. Through his efforts his land is registered with the National Wildlife Federation.
He is survived by his son, Richard E. Williams and wife, Stephanie, of Frederick; a daughter, Sylvia A. Lucas and companion, David R. Gabaldon, of Middletown; two grandsons, David M. Blake and wife, Ruby, of California, and Ricky B. Williams of Frederick; one granddaughter, Rebecca L. Williams and fianc?, Michael Guernieri, of Boonsboro; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will also be remembered by his companion, Geraldine Young of Frederick and her family.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown. The Rev. Tim May will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contribution be made in his name to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.
Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick.
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The Frederick News-Post, Frederick, Maryland (online archive)
originally published on Friday, May 21, 2010
Mr. James Richard "Dick" Williams, 88, of Braddock Heights, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Louise Francis Williams, who died Nov. 1, 1981.
Born April 11, 1922, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Conrad H. and Alma V. Mercer Williams.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Force Base Unit, North Africa Division, Air Transport Command during World War II.
In 1979, he retired from the Department of Interior, National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center, W.Va.
He was a member of the AMVETS, VFW, American Legion and the Humane Society.
Mr. Williams was an avid hunter. He loved dogs and especially his beloved Cotton. He was also an active contributor to the prevention of animal abuse. Through his efforts his land is registered with the National Wildlife Federation.
He is survived by his son, Richard E. Williams and wife, Stephanie, of Frederick; a daughter, Sylvia A. Lucas and companion, David R. Gabaldon, of Middletown; two grandsons, David M. Blake and wife, Ruby, of California, and Ricky B. Williams of Frederick; one granddaughter, Rebecca L. Williams and fianc?, Michael Guernieri, of Boonsboro; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will also be remembered by his companion, Geraldine Young of Frederick and her family.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown. The Rev. Tim May will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contribution be made in his name to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.
Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick.
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The Frederick News-Post, Frederick, Maryland (online archive)
originally published on Friday, May 21, 2010
Born April 11, 1922, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Conrad H. and Alma V. Mercer Williams.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Force Base Unit, North Africa Division, Air Transport Command during World War II.
In 1979, he retired from the Department of Interior, National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center, W.Va.
He was a member of the AMVETS, VFW, American Legion and the Humane Society.
Mr. Williams was an avid hunter. He loved dogs and especially his beloved Cotton. He was also an active contributor to the prevention of animal abuse. Through his efforts his land is registered with the National Wildlife Federation.
He is survived by his son, Richard E. Williams and wife, Stephanie, of Frederick; a daughter, Sylvia A. Lucas and companion, David R. Gabaldon, of Middletown; two grandsons, David M. Blake and wife, Ruby, of California, and Ricky B. Williams of Frederick; one granddaughter, Rebecca L. Williams and fianc?, Michael Guernieri, of Boonsboro; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will also be remembered by his companion, Geraldine Young of Frederick and her family.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown. The Rev. Tim May will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contribution be made in his name to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.
Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick.
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The Frederick News-Post, Frederick, Maryland (online archive)
originally published on Friday, May 21, 2010
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