In Memory Of
Garry Kent Williams
Garry Kent Williams
Mr. Garry Kent Williams, 72, passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2011 while visiting friends in Nashville, TN.
He was born 8/31/1938 to Ralph and Marie Williams of Raceland, KY and was a lifelong resident of Louisville. Garry had retired after 45 years in the Construction and Real Estate Development business, serving as President for both the Ralph E. Williams Company and WKB Properties. He graduated from Louisville Male High School, attended University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and was a U.S Air Force Veteran. Garry was an Eagle Scout, KY Colonel, former member of Louisville Thoroughbred Chorus, Master's Men of Southeast Christian, an avid golfer, outdoorsman, pilot, longtime member of Hurstbourne Country Club and Southeast Christian Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph E. Williams.
Garry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sally Wheat Williams, mother, Marie Dean Williams, brother, Max Williams (Stephanie), daughter, Lisa Williams, son, Kent Williams (Beth) and his adored grandchildren, Benton, Abe and Annie Williams. He was a friend to many and will be missed dearly.
The Williams Family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff at Vanderbilt Trauma Unit for their incredible care and compassion.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 22nd 2011, from 1-7 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Dr. A "Celebration of Life" will be held Tuesday August 23rd 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Southeast Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
He was born 8/31/1938 to Ralph and Marie Williams of Raceland, KY and was a lifelong resident of Louisville. Garry had retired after 45 years in the Construction and Real Estate Development business, serving as President for both the Ralph E. Williams Company and WKB Properties. He graduated from Louisville Male High School, attended University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and was a U.S Air Force Veteran. Garry was an Eagle Scout, KY Colonel, former member of Louisville Thoroughbred Chorus, Master's Men of Southeast Christian, an avid golfer, outdoorsman, pilot, longtime member of Hurstbourne Country Club and Southeast Christian Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph E. Williams.
Garry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sally Wheat Williams, mother, Marie Dean Williams, brother, Max Williams (Stephanie), daughter, Lisa Williams, son, Kent Williams (Beth) and his adored grandchildren, Benton, Abe and Annie Williams. He was a friend to many and will be missed dearly.
The Williams Family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff at Vanderbilt Trauma Unit for their incredible care and compassion.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 22nd 2011, from 1-7 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Dr. A "Celebration of Life" will be held Tuesday August 23rd 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Southeast Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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Service Schedule
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Monday, August 22, 2011
1:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Service
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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