Published: February 19, 2015
Mr. Fred L. Williams, age 92, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Alvin C. York Medical Center.
Mr. Williams was a son of the late David Cleophus and Daisy Jane Anthony Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Linnie M. Williams; son, Stephen F. Williams, granddaughter, Rebecca L. Williams; brother, Joe Williams; and sisters, Norma Williams Jernigan and Mildred Williams Locke. Mr. Williams was an avid gardener and loved the sport, golf. He worked for Tennessee Soil Conservation Service where he assisted farmers and retired from Western Electric where he was an equipment engineer. He was an active member at Hillview Baptist Church and was a 60-year Mason at Meigs Lodge in Decatur, TN. Mr. Williams was a member of the U.S. Army during World War II and was a veteran of the European Theater.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife of 10 years, Elizabeth "Libby" Bennett Jernigan Williams; two daughters, Rachel W. Shelton and her husband David, Mary W. Chamier and her husband Edward all of Atlanta, GA; step-son, Edwin A. Jernigan of Murfreesboro, TN; six grandchildren, John, Russell, Jennifer, Amy, Allen, and Richard; two great-grandchildren, Owen and Anna; and sister-in-law, Lorene S. Williams of Maryville, TN.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 11:00am until 1:00pm. A memorial service with military honors will be Saturday, February 21 , 2015 at 1:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Bro. Charles McKnight, Bro. W.D. Thomason, and Bro. Owen Ivery will officiate. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hillview Baptist Church Building Fund, 3113 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
An online guestbook is available for the family at http://ift.tt/1oveUry.
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