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1916 - 2011
 Howard Ross Williams age 95 of Greenville died Saturday July 30, 2011 at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center St. Louis MI. He was born June 9, 1916 the son of Howard A.L. and Edna C. Mallonee Williams in McBain MI. He married Catherine H. Ketcher in Grand Rapids on August 6, 1938 and she preceded him in death on November 13, 2006, after 68 years of marriage. Also preceding him in death were his brothers, Raleigh, Raymond and Harold and his sisters Madelyn Robar and Erma Brown.
Howard retired from Consumers Power Company as an area manager with over 40 years of service. He was an active member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Greenville. He served his communities with volunteering for God's Kitchen, as former member of the Greenville Lions Club, president of the Booster Club for Alma College and Alma High School and attended as many athletic events as possible especially for his children and grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his three sons, Lee Williams of Greenville, Ed (Sandy) Williams of Alma and Rick (Jan) Williams of Big Rapids, his grandchildren, Lisa, Kelly, Shari, Stacey, Wendy, Denise, Nicholas, Rick and Shawn and 19 great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday August 3, 2011 at 11 AM from St. Charles Catholic Church in Greenville. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM with a Rosary prayed at 3:30 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery Greenville. Memorial contributions may be given to Heartland Hospice.
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Bob Murphy
Sunday September 4, 2011 at
10:59 PM
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Sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed my time with Howard while at the golf course.
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Jean Johnson
Friday August 19, 2011 at
8:35 AM
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Sandy & Ed - I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you.
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Ann Elden Benmark
Friday August 5, 2011 at
9:17 AM
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Lee, Ed and Rich - I was so sorryy to see the notice of your Dad's death in the paper. I have such great memories of our two families spending time together. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
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Brenda Thompson
Wednesday August 3, 2011 at
10:39 AM
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Ed & Sandy Williams:
Sending prayers for you and your family.
Jim and Brenda Thompson &
Mary Rich
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Mike Mongeau
Monday August 1, 2011 at
4:34 PM
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Lee sorry I could't be there it this sorrowful time for you and Eddie, and Rich. Your dad was my idle growing up. Great values,stern when need be and backed up with your mother. My prayers are with you Lee,Eddie,Rich. Old neighbor from Alma. Peace Mike Mongeau
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Shelley Rae Messer
Monday August 1, 2011 at
2:52 PM
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I will always remember Uncle Howard as the kind, gentle man that he was. He always had a special place in my dad's {Bob Robar}heart, dad thought the world of him.
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Mike & Linda Sinclair
Monday August 1, 2011 at
2:11 PM
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Mike & I have so enjoyed Howard & kay;s love story. we had shared seats at Saint Charles and enjoyed many Sunday breakfast's together. So sad to hear the news, but joyful that the two will be together again!!
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Fred Walkington
Monday August 1, 2011 at
8:34 AM
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It was always a pleasure, when Jane and I would come back to Greenville and visit with Howard after Mass. He would always catch us up on how Rick and Jan and Ed and Sandy were doing.
A real gentleman who loved his family.
Our thoughts are certainly with all of you.
Fred and Jane
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HOWARD WILLIAMS
BEVERLYPATTEN@HOTMAIL.COM
Sunday July 31, 2011 at
8:36 PM
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LEE, IAM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR FATHERS PASSING ,MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU DURING THIS VERY TRYING TIME. MUCH LOVE, BEV
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Kelly Williams
ke1ie@yahoo.com
Sunday July 31, 2011 at
11:00 AM
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Grandpa, I am going to miss you so much! Thank you for all the wonderful memories! I will cherish them forever! No more tears for you, only peace and love! Xoxoxo!
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