Wednesday, October 29, 2008

James Kenneth "Kenny" WIlliams

James Kenneth “Kenny” Williams, 78, of Grand Prairie, TX passed away Friday, October 24, 2008 in Ft. Smith, AR. Kenny was born in March 2, 1930 in Poteau (Tarby), OK to Reginald Bell & Nancy Ann (Willis) Williams. Kenny graduated from Goodland Indian School (HS) in Hugo, OK, Eastern State College in Wilburton & Central State College in Ada. He spent many years as a welder & retied after 25 years with the US Postal Service. Kenny was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; a daughter, Kennetha; brother, Harrell Williams, & his parents. He was a veteran of the Korean War; proud to have served his country in the US Air Force from which he retired. He enjoyed participating in the Tushka Homma (Red Warrior) Choctaw Nation Veteran’s Day Ceremonies. Survivors include his daughter, Regina Georgette & husband, Dr. Tony Black of Tecumseh, OK; 2 granddaughters, Shelley & Whitney; 1 great granddaughter, 2 sisters, Virginia Johnson of Poteau, OK, Ramona & husband, Dr. Bill McCready of Joplin, MO; 4 brothers, Robert F. Williams of Hugo, OK, David B. Williams & wife Sue of Pocola, OK, Neal Williams & wife, Joan of Gilmer, TX, Reggie Williams & wife, Barbara of Idabel, OK; special friend, Billie Klug of Grand Prairie, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held at 11 am, Tuesday, October 28, 2008 in the First Presbyterian Church, Poteau OK with Jan Christiansen Dittmar officiating. Burial followed in the Willis Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Robert Williams, Neal Williams, Reggie Williams, Rich McCready, Ken Braden & Jacky Connelly. Honorary pallbearers were David Williams & Dr. Bill McCready. Arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK.

1 comment:

Vivian Diane Jeffrey Herlocker said...

Kenney,you were the grandfather I never had; always so kind, funny, generous- thank you for loving me. I will always, always love you...see you on the other side. My sincere sympathies to the rest of Kenney's family- he was pure gold. Love, Diane Herlocker