Robert Leroy Williams
Funeral services for Robert Leroy Williams, 76, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 21, 2013, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Williams died at 11:10 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born October 25, 1937, at Pomona, Missouri, to Clifford Leroy Williams and Florene Turner Williams. On October 3, 1955, he was married at Hernando, Mississippi, to Patricia “Pat” Reese, who preceded him in death on May 22, 2009. Robert and Pat operated Williams construction for many years, building many homes and businesses in the West Plains area. He was an avid turkey hunter, deer hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed his early morning visits with his buddies at Conley’s Quik Stop in Pomona. He was a wonderful story teller and his children and grandchildren will re-tell his stories over and over. He most enjoyed the time spent with his family, staying young through his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He did not lecture or judge, just set an example in the way he lived his life. Mr. Williams was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Olden, Missouri.
He is survived by two daughters, Cathy Wood and Cindy Weeks, husband, Greg, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren, Scott Brown, wife, Krystal, Rob Brown, wife, Jennifer, Devin Cravens, husband, Ben and Cody Weeks, wife, Ashley; five great-grandchildren, Rylee, Reese and Sydney Brown, Chace Cravens and Griffin Brown; one sister, Vonda Hunt, husband, Junior, West Plains, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Edith Sewell, Las Vegas, Nevada and Jenny Capitumino, husband, Nick, Gasport, New York; and seven nieces and nephews, Vonna Doering, Ronna Turner, Mike Buchan, Chuck Buchan, Angel Okon, Nicole Capitumino and Shaun Sewell; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and his best friend, “Jake”.
His parents, wife, one sister-in-law, Barbara Buchan and one brother-in-law, Lehman Coldiron, precede him in death.
Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
bob vallone
December 21, 2013 @ 8:54 am
I am so sorry for your loss…my thoughts and prayers are with all of your family and may God bless all of you in this time of sorrow….
Sandy Collins & Kelly Collins
December 21, 2013 @ 8:56 am
To: Kathy, Cindy, Scottie and Robbie-
Hope these messages from mom and I find you well. I can’t express how sorry I am to hear about Robert. I am so stunned to hear this news and still can’t believe that it really happened. During this time, my thoughts and prayers are always with him and your family. I have known Robert ever since I was a little kid and growing up through the years he has always been very special to me and to my mom and dad. We loved him dearly and may he rest in peace.
Kelly
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There are no words to express the sorrow I feel at the loss of one of the finest people I have had the privilege of knowing in my family’s life. Your mom & dad touched our lives in so many ways and it was all good memories of fun and laughter that I will hold in my heart forever. Always know I love you all and would do anything to make this time easier. Love each other, hold on to each other because at the end of the day you are all you have. This is how your dad and mom raised you.
With all my love,
Sandy
Julie Brown
January 28, 2014 @ 3:02 pm
I was saddened when I found out Robert had passed. I apologize for the delay in getting this written to you. I remember going to Pat and Robert’s as a kid and playing in their yard. What I remember most about Robert was his smile. It seemed like he was always smiling when I saw him. He is in heaven now and I am sure that he is smiling and laughing with mom and dad, again. May your memories bring you peace and you bring comfort to each other.
Julie Brown