Willie Henton Williams

Willie H. Williams died on Friday January 19, 2018 at Rose Manor in Durham. He had a birthday January 10th when he became 97 years old. He was a veteran of World War II. He was drafted at the age of twenty-one and served in Europe. He served in four major battles earning 4 bronze stars including Normandy D+1.
A Funeral service will be held at 1 o’clock Monday afternoon January 22, 2018 at Franklinton Baptist Church 102 W. Mason St. Franklinton, NC 27525. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Franklinton.
He was predeceased by his first wife of 36 years Ida Mae, his parents, one brother, and 2 sisters.
He is survived by one sister, one brother, his son Cliff Williams (Debbie) three step children, Donnie Beckham, (Kelli), Hope Morath (Steve), Gail Honeycutt (Tommy), numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, many distant relatives. He is also survived by his second wife Hazel Williams of 33 years. Willie was an honorable man, respected by all who knew him. He will be missed.
Visitation will be held from 12-1:00 pm in the church before the funeral. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Franklinton Baptist Church.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center 405 S. Main St. Wake Forest, NC 27587.
www.brightfunerals.com

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