of Little Rock, AR
November 18, 1936 - October 18, 2015
Roy Eugene (Buddy) Williams, of East End, Arkansas died unexpectedly in his home on October 18, 2015 at the age of 78. He was born November 18, 1936 in Brinkley, Arkansas. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1953.
Buddy retired as partner of Spann-Williams Builders, was a member of East End Baptist Church, and served many years on the East End Fire Commission.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Mann Williams; sons Roy (Bud), Mike, Dennis, Paul and daughter, Jeannie Hinkson; sisters Janice Spann and Kay Lynn Smith; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Buddy is preceded in death by parents John and Virginia Williams; son Joe David who died October 8, 2015; daughter Phyllis Ann who died at birth; sister Barbara Haynes; niece Lisa Haynes and nephew John Perry Mangrum.
A funeral is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2015 at East End Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Salem Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800.
Still can't believe what has happened. Shirley you and the kids I.e.the family know that I'm thinking of y'all and praying for each and everyone .I will miss Roy E as most of you know that is what I called him for many many years. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.I will continue to pray for each and everyone.Please take care of each other.love to each and all. Dan
Prayers for the Williams family. Buddy was a great man!! He will be missed.
Aunt Shirley and Family,
Our sorrow for you runs deep here in Kentucky at the loss of Uncle Buddy and Joe David. I wanted to say how remarkable your family is and has been for showing the love of Christ to me and so many others. We are praying, that now, may you be overwhelmed by Jesus' presence, His love and His faithfulness as Christ fulfills His promises to you. (For He cares for you and what you are experiencing. 1 Peter 5:7 Psalms 34:17-19; 147:3) We will continue to be lifting you up in prayers.
We love you all so much!
In God's hands,
Chris and Cindy (Westlake) Yingling
So sorry your loss, buddy. Will be miss prays go out to the family,may God be with you in the days to come.Janet.
I was so sad to hear about Buddy. I've known Buddy for about ten years. I met him at the Dairy Bar at East End. He went there everyday. He was always so friendly. I just talked to him at the Shell station last week. I think he knew everyone. I will miss him. He was always so nice to talk to. Your family will be in my prayers.
I am also sorry about his son, Joe David. . Dennis was the only one we knew. I know that is a lot for the family to bear..Without God it would be unbearable. Our strength comes from Him.
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Buddy! Prayers for the Family.
I have known Buddy and family my entire life, we all raised our children together. I am so sorry for the loss of both father and son and will keep all of the family in my prayers.
I am so sorry for what the Williams family is and has gone through with the loss of their loved family members. They used to live across the street from us on Lorance Drive and I loved to go over to their home and play with their babies. I am 63 and I know their kids don't remember this. I loved Buddy and Shirley and as I grew up I also learned the meaning of respect and I respected them both. My prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Williams.
We are praying for all of you. We know God will hold you in His everlasting arms Deuteronomy 33:27.
In Christ Always
I met Buddy 21 years ago when we needed a house built! He's been my 'Buddy" ever since. So sorry for your loss Williams family. Both Buddy and Joe David. I will miss seeing his face around East End. Love and prayers for the family.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
We are praying for whole family in this time of your loss of Joe David & Buddy
love and God Bless
Patty & Wayne Styles
Williams family: So sorry for the losses you have gone through in the past two weeks! We are praying for your families, that God will wrap his loving arms around you and bring you comfort and strength.
Praying for all of Buddy's family who loved him.
Everyone loved Buddy! He will be missed. Prayers for Shirley and family. Love you all.
Friends,
I want you to know that you are all in my prayers. I am so very sorry for the losses you have had to go through and I ask God to wrap His arms around you during this time.
Prayers for Shirley and the whole family during this time! I remember Buddy coming to the dairy bar all the time for a vanilla ice cream cones!!
I remember good times with "Uncle" Buddy while hanging out with Uncle Bill & Aunt Janice's (Spann) family! I also worked on some houses with them as a youngster! Then there was always the East Saline Hunting Club times together! Our prayers are with you!
Buddy was a great man and one of kind! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Buddy Williams was a kind, friendly man. He will always be remenbered as a good person. Love and prayers to Shirley , his children, and his extended family. RIP, Buddy. We will see you again.
We are so very sorry for your loss and have your family in our prayers.
Sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Such a good man and I will miss seeing his smiling face around East End. Prayers for all.
His name fit him, he was a "Buddy" to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all of us who's lives he touched. May God comfort his loved ones and many friends.
I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
I know that his chains have been broken and his body is healed. We shared many laughs and hugs. I always tried to take his advise. I know that he is enjoying his new home in Heaven and he didn't have to drive not one nail. My thoughts and prayers for all that he left behind.