Thursday, May 21, 2015

Harold "Bill" Williams


MUNCIE, IN

Harold “Bill” Williams, 82, passed away, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Signature Health Care in Muncie.

The son of Marland and Cora (Fletcher) Williams, he was born on November 20, 1932 in Sterns, Kentucky.  Harold attended Muncie Central High School and served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. 

Harold worked for Delco Battery, retiring in 1981 after 30 years of employment.  He was a member of, UAW #489,  American Legion Post 400, and Eagles #231 where he was active in the Flying Eagles Program.  Harold became a member of the Mossy Pond Volunteer Fire Department in Florida.  He was very proud of this accomplishment because he passed all qualifications while he was in his 70s.

He is survived by his daughter, Lynaya Hess (Bruce), three grandchildren: Monique Candelario (Ed), Wenzdee Beams (Ryan), and Ethan Hess, four great-grandchildren: Kaylee Candelario, Kory Candelario, Alizandra Beams and Skilar Beams, a sister, Avonda Litton (Doyle), a sister-in-law, Mabel Williams, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Carla Emery, two brothers Dalton Williams, and John Fletcher, and a sister, Louise Garrett.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Brian Waters officiating.  Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Tomlinson Cemetery, Muncie.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM.

Memorials may be made in his name to the Muncie Senior Center, 2517 W. 8th St., Muncie, IN 47302.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.