Edgar Williams, 89, of Pocola, OK
passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at his home in Pocola. Ed was born August 6, 1925 in Pocola, OK
to Harry Richard & Lillie Mae (Kilgore) Williams. He worked for Holsum Bread Co. for 22+ years but retired from the mustang School
System in 1990. Ed was a veteran of the
US Navy serving in communications on Saipan
Island in WWII. His love for his family and his faith is a
legacy that his children and grandchildren cherish and value. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife
of 65 years Dorthy Ann (Beshears) Williams; son in law, Don DeSelms; grandson
in law, Stephen Medley; brothers in law, Pete Howard, Donnie Beshears and
sister in law, Mary Lee Williams.
Survivors include daughters
& son in law, Sherry & Randy Gunter of Ft. Smith, AR, Sally DeSelms of
Pocola, OK; sons & daughters in law, Richard & Rennie Williams of Panama,
OK, Randy & Karen Williams, David Williams and Daniel Williams all of
Pocola. He leaves 17 grandchildren; 24
great grandchildren; sisters, Marie Howard & Stella Hughes; brothers &
sister in law, Ted & Betty Williams of Pocola, OK Earl Williams of Turlock,
CA; sister in law Connie Cloud of Spiro, OK; other relatives and loved ones;
many friends.
Services will be at 2 pm,
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK
with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.
Interment will follow in Macedonia
Cemetery, Pocola, OK. Pallbearers will be Richard, Randall, David
& Daniel Williams, Randy & Matthew Gunter. Honorary pallbearers will be Ted and Earl Williams
and Marie Howard.
The family will be at Evans
& Miller Funeral Home in Pocola,
OK on Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm
to visit with relatives & friends.
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