Oliver Lamar Williams

SFC (Ret) Oliver Lamar Williams, age 95, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Oliver was born June 12, 1926 in Center County, Alabama; the son of Lother Lamar Williams and Haynie Edwards Williams. He joined the U.S. Army in 1944 and retired after 30 years of service. During this time, he served in World War II, receiving a purple heart, the Korean War, and Vietnam. Oliver loved his wife, Inez, and cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. He was a fan of the Yankees, bird dogs, hunting and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Inez; son, Ronald; parents, Lother and Haynie; sister, Kathryn; brothers, Hoyt and James. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Sankey; Daughter-in-law, Cathy Williams; grandson, Chris (Couri) Williams; granddaughter, Jennifer Wilson; and great grandson, Trey Wilson.

A visitation for the family and friends of Oliver will be held Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31907, followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM. Oliver will be entombed in the Memorial Mausoleum in Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907-2211.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Cancer Research Institute or the Macular Degeneration Association.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Williams family.