J. Hugh Williams Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

J. Hugh Williams, age 86, of Rome passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Williams was born on July 22, 1933, in Cave Spring, GA, to the late Henry Scott Williams and Nobie Ovel Bedwell Williams. He was a member of West Rome Baptist Church. Mr. Williams retired from the U.S. Army in 1970 and was a former Ranger and Green Beret. He saw combat in Korea and Vietnam. He also retired from Pet Bakery and was a Mason. Mr. Williams enjoyed playing golf, was an avid Alabama football fan and also held several Georgia State records in the 1980s for powerlifting. He was a man of great physical and athletic accomplishment but also a humble and a thankful man before God. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Alice Toles Williams, two sons (Phillip Hugh Williams and Steve Mark Williams), and several siblings. Survivors include grandson: David Williams, of Rome. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday August 28, 2019 at Good Shepherd Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. Shanklin-Attaway Post 5 Honor guard will conduct graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. on Tuesday August 27, 2019 at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave Rome GA. 30165. Please visit our website, www.goodshepherdfh.net, to post tributes, and view DVD on the life of Mr. Williams. Parnick Jennings Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

J. Hugh Williams

July 22, 1933 - August 24, 2019

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