Robert E Williams

He was born early in the middle of a blizzard on December 15, 1923 after his parents were in a train wreck. Delivered by his grandmother he came into this world less than 2 pounds no longer than a pencil. He went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loved ones as he wanted. He was preceded in death by his parents William Jennings Bryan and Bobbie Marie Williams, wife Faye Williams, son Gary R. Williams, daughter Marla Mercer and grandsons Robert Lewis Williams and Robert Morris . Survived by daughter Marsha Morris, son in law Jerry Mercer, grandsons Vernon and wife Trisha Morris, Shannon and wife Nikki Morris, Michael Mercer and many great grand children and great-great grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved friends.

He served in The United States Army during WW2. He returned home after serving his country in 1945 to marry the love of his life. He was a life time member of The Painters Union Local #130 after 30 plus years. Putting his fingerprints everywhere as a Coatings Specialist in marine and industrial coatings. From the Gulf Coast and all throughout The United States; tank farms, chemical plants, copper mines, battle ships, steel mills even The Gateway Arch. He retired in 1988 from Sline Industrial as a Field Superintendent to his home in the country. He loved beautiful cars, roses, singing, playing guitar, writing poems but most of all he loved his family. He had many nicknames, his Papaw called him “Rooster”, his dad called him “Buck”, his son called him “Top Kick”, his niece called him “Uncle Nickel Bob”, men who worked for him and friends called him “King Robert”. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend. Forever loved and Forever missed.

Forever Dad, Forever Papaw.

My Life

I’ve been a lot of places, made a lot of friends,

Red, Black, White, Yellow I liked all of them.

I’ve seen a lot of things some men never see.

Cities, Rivers, Oceans, Mountains, Meadows glossy green

Sometimes I close my eyes and it all comes back a beautiful dream

There is nothing more beautiful than a tree

I’’ve been blessed with children and grand kids too

They all made me laugh when life seemed blue

To see a child laugh is a beautiful thing

It is more precious than a golden ring

To have the love of a woman is a beautiful gift

It takes you higher than a mountain cliff

I’ve known the love of a mother, father, sisters, and brother too

They all knew how to keep me from being blue

I came into the world weighing less than two pounds

I was no longer than I was around

It was December 15, 1923 on a cold 20 below zero night

But my mother waited to deliver about daylight

I’ve got a lot to be thankful in this life

I’ve known love, hardships, kindness and strife

I hope to be just as lucky after this life

To make it as good on the other side

Robert E. Williams