of Benton, AR
January 15, 1951 - April 26, 2014
Mr. Joe (Bob) M. Williams, 63, of Benton passed away on April 26, 2014 in Little Rock. He was born January 15, 1951 in Dover, TN to the late Joe Weaver and Mary Pauline (Bufford) Williams Thomason. He was an U. S. Army Vietnam War Veteran having been awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of Holland Chapel Baptist Church and VFW Post 2256 and also a truck driver.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Paulette Gordon.
Survivors include his wife of twenty years, Marilyn J. (Littlejohn) Williams of Benton; daughter, Stacy Smith (Jeff) of Granite City, IL; son, Joe Dale Williams of Benton; stepsons, Mark McClain (Sara) of Benton, and Matt McClain (Jessica) of Richmond, VA; nine grandchildren, Jessica Martin, Curt Huffman, Austin Traylor, Brandon Williams, Hunter Williams, Morgan McClain, Meghan McClain, Pearl McClain, and Annabelle Arnold, one sister, Sandra Stepanek of Granite City, IL; best friend Joe Carter, his other best friends Scooter, Pepper, Max, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Ritchey officiating. Interment will follow at New Rosemont Memorial Park in Benton. Serving as pallbearers are Charlie Stepanek, Paul Stepanek, Corby Davison, Jeff Smith, Ronnie McDade and Terry Smith.
A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home (315-4047) in Benton.
Family request that memorials may be made to Saline County Boys and Girls Club, 105 Cox St., Benton, AR 72015.
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9 Condolence(s)
Judy and Frank Pagano
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Marilyn, Frank and I are so very sorry for your loss and know you must be devastated. We will continue to keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your memories close and the love you shared will go on forever. God Bless and keep you safe and may he welcome Joe home. Take care my sweet little cousin.
Peggy Russell
Monday, April 28, 2014
Marilyn, So sorry to hear about Joe. I want to offer my deepest condolences to you and your family. May loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength.
Parilee Croft
Monday, April 28, 2014
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Praying for you all
Glenn & Carol Mcelroy
Monday, April 28, 2014
So sorry to hear of Mr. Joe's passing. Our prayers are with you Miss Marilyn.
TERRY L SMITH
Monday, April 28, 2014
There is nothing I can say to express how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Joe was truly a good friend always, for many years. Without exception he was a person who could be counted on.
I miss You Buddy
Judy Young
Monday, April 28, 2014
Marilyn,
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a spouse is a difficult time in your life. But with God's grace the path will be a little easier. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy Sheridan Young
Tom and Nan Ramsey
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Joe was a unique and special man. All of the family are in our prayers. Tom and I love you and are so sorry for your loss
Renee Shoppach Huddleston
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Marilyn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Debbra Christenson
Sunday, April 27, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. I pray our Lord wraps you in his comforting arms! Love you MM!