Gene Lee Williams, 89, of Charleston, WV, went home to meet the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2016, after a short illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Rev. Arch R. & Edna Williams, maternal mother Gladys, brother Arch “Denver” Williams and son, Michael Lee Williams.
He was retired salesman from Purity Bakery Company. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Charleston, member of Charleston Masonic Lodge AF & AM, Scottish Rite and Beni Kedem Shrine Temple. He served in the US Navy during WWII on the USS Baltimore and USS Bristol witnessing Japan signing their surrender.
He is survived by his brother: Paul Ray Williams, Raleigh, NC, and nephews Paul Eugene of Texas, Gary of Cross Lanes, Joey of Charleston and Paul T. Williams of Winfield and niece, Sharon Wigglesworth of Cross Lanes and his long-time friend and caregiver Jack Bossie.
Services will be 2:00pm Thursday, March 3rd at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Rodney Smith officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Visitation will be from 2 hours prior to the service.
We will miss you very much, Uncle Gene. I always loved talking about books with you and your stories about Grandma Vazzie. I am sad for your loved ones left behind, but I am glad that you’ve been reunited with your family, especially Michael and Grandma. I know that we will see you again in Heaven. May you rest in peace. <3
Sad to say farewell to Papaw Gene. We will miss your smile, crazy jokes and the endless quarters you had in your pockets for the girlies. This is not a final goodbye, we will meet again and share stories forever in Heaven. Keep the grass mowed so the kids can play. We love you and will miss you.