Ed Williams

Edgar Williams, 89, of Pocola, OK passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at his home in Pocola.  Ed was born August 6, 1925 in Pocola, OK to Harry Richard & Lillie Mae (Kilgore) Williams.  He worked for Holsum Bread Co. for 22+ years  but retired from the mustang School System in 1990.  Ed was a veteran of the US Navy serving in communications on Saipan Island in WWII.   His love for his family and his faith is a legacy that his children and grandchildren cherish and value.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 65 years Dorthy Ann (Beshears) Williams; son in law, Don DeSelms; grandson in law, Stephen Medley; brothers in law, Pete Howard, Donnie Beshears and sister in law, Mary Lee Williams.

Survivors include daughters & son in law, Sherry & Randy Gunter of Ft. Smith, AR, Sally DeSelms of Pocola, OK; sons & daughters in law, Richard & Rennie Williams of Panama, OK, Randy & Karen Williams, David Williams and Daniel Williams all of Pocola.  He leaves 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; sisters, Marie Howard & Stella Hughes; brothers & sister in law, Ted & Betty Williams of Pocola, OK Earl Williams of Turlock, CA; sister in law Connie Cloud of Spiro, OK; other relatives and loved ones; many friends.

Services will be at 2 pm, Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK.  Pallbearers will be Richard, Randall, David & Daniel Williams, Randy & Matthew Gunter.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ted and Earl Williams and Marie Howard.

The family will be at Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Pocola, OK on Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.