Obituary of Phillip David Williams

PHILIP DAVID WILLIAMS 1926 - 2010 Phillip, known to family and friends as Bub or Bubba, passed away on Thanksgiving day Thursday 25, 2010 at home with loved ones by his side. Bub was born in St. Charles, Virginia, in 1926 to Myrtle Garber Williams and Thomas Walker Williams. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas in 1933, his mother Myrtle in 1988 and two of four sisters Pauline Williams Roberts and Loraine Williams Lindsey. He married Mildred Nolan in 1947.They had three children Tex Williams, Donald Williams, Barbara Jean Williams Crow. He moved his family from Dayton, Ohio in 1967 to the island town of Cedar Key, Florida. Bub loved all that the small town community had to offer and greatly enjoyed time on the water. He was best known for his master carpentry skills and was instrumental in the construction of many Cedar Key structures. Bub leaves to his surviving children Tex of Ocala, Don of Micanopy and Barbara of Cedar Key, sisters Ruth Carroll and Jackie Terry of New Jersey, grandchildren Michele, David, Tina, Kelby and Brandon, six great-grand children and long time companion Janice Rose the legacy of courage, strength and love. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Mr. Williams's memory to Haven Hospice of the Tri-County, 311 NE 3rd ST, Chiefland, FL 32626. Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com.