Williams

Colfax – Robert Larry “Bob” Williams, 79, passed away September 26, 2016. He was born in Guilford County, North Carolina on May 24, 1937 to the late Raymond Paul and Mary Eleene Varner Williams. Mr. Williams worked for the Greensboro News & Record, retiring after 35 years as Production Manager. He was an avid Tar Heel fan, even to the point of cutting vacations short because the hotel television screen was too small for his liking to watch a game. He had a big personality, and is remembered as being witty, charming, and quick with a joke. He made friends everywhere he went, even in the checkout line at the grocery store. He loved his family, which was very important to him, and was loved by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Mr. Williams was preceded in death by an infant son; another son – Robert Larry Williams, Jr. (Hoby); a daughter – Stacey Lynn Williams Krusinski; a son-in-law – Daniel Bretton DeVaney; and a brother – Roger M. Williams. Surviving are his wife of 60 years – Carolyn J. “Carol” Williams; one daughter – Juliana Williams DeVaney; a daughter-in-law – Nancy Davis Williams; a son-in-law – Darlish Ray Krusinski; six grandchildren – Monica Leigh Williams, Dustin Ray Krusinski, Amber Lynn Krusinski, Robert Daniel Williams, Madelyn Breanna DeVaney, and Kristin Danielle DeVaney; a sister – Marie Williams Murray; a brother – Raymond Paul Williams; and extended family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM, Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Shady Grove Wesleyan Church. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be made to Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, 119 North Bunker Hill Road, Colfax, North Carolina 27235. Online condolences may be made at www.Hayworth-Miller.com.