Born in Charlotte, Bud was one of six children born to Si and Lillie Williams. He served with the U.S. Navy and retired from Sears. Bud was a member of First Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Beachum Williams and son, Jerry Williams.
Surviving are his son, Randy R. Williams (Dianne); daughter, Judy C. Mullis (Mike); brother, Norman Williams; sister, Martha Huffingham of FL; a special friend, Florence Broome; two granddaughters, Arinn Mullis and Camie Jackson; and six great-grandchildren, Trey Mullis, Makayla Cuthbertson, Olivia Jackson, Palmer Jackson, Blake Mullis and Layla Sancher.
A graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, at Sharon Memorial Park, with The Reverend Joey Morrison officiating.
The family offers a special thanks to Brookdale Weddington Park and Autumn Care of Marshville, North Carolina.