Bob Williams

Bob Evert Williams, 76, of Collinsville, Oklahoma passed away September 6, 2006. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9 at the First Baptist Church. Friends may call, Friday from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. with family visitation from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Collinsville Funeral Home. Final interment will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Collinsville.
He was born on November 1, 1929 in Henrietta, OK to William & Cleo Williams. He married the love of his life, Estelle, August 22, 1950. Together they shared their love with three children: Steven Williams of Tulsa, OK, Donna Kubic of Kansas City, Mo, and Bryan Williams of Edmond, OK., two daughter-in-laws, Linda & Suzette, and one son-in-law, Craig. He was equally proud of his grandchildren, Summer Boston of Raymore, MO, Amber Williams of Nashville, TN, Micah Kubic of Kansas City, MO, Matthew Williams of Edmond, OK and Robert Bresnahan of Dallas, TX. He is survived by a brother & sister-in-law Dee & Dora Williams of Okmulgee, OK, and two sister-in-laws Edna & Bee Williams.
Bob attended the Okmulgee School District and joined the Army in 1947. He worked for Spartan Company for 10 years. In 1960 he was employed by Facet for 31 years until his retirement in 1991. In 1956 Collinsville became home. A faithful church member of First Baptist Church he served as a deacon. In the community he made a positive impact on Collinsville boys coaching little league baseball and peewee football. He also brought smiles to children for several years as Santa Claus during the holiday season. An avid golf fan he worked with the Collinsville Educational Foundation Golf Benefit.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be given to the Falls Creek Memorial Scholarship for Youth at the First Baptist Church of Collinsville. As he embraced life he touched all those around him with love.