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Mar 1st, 1929 - Mar 7th, 2022Funeral Ceremony: 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Visitation: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home
Robert Elver Williams, age 93, of Flora, Illinois passed away Monday morning, March 7, 2022, in Flora.
He was born March 1, 1929, in Cisne, the son of Opal A. and Mary Esther (Scott) Williams. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Ruth Greenwood on October 24, 1953, in Louisville, and together they shared 55 wedding anniversaries until her death January 8, 2009.
Bob served in the Army stationed in Korea. He was a heavy equipment operator for Trunkline Gas Company for 28 years and enjoyed running a backhoe. He was a part-time janitor at Flora Bank & Trust for over 40 years and worked part-time at Walmart for 19 years. Bob was a member of the Flora American Legion Post 14, Flora Moose Lodge 1384, Flora VFW Post 3999, and a dedicated past member of Flora ESDA, honored after 37 years of service. He enjoyed antique cars, participating in car shows and parades, dancing and country music, visits to the farm, and his frequent stops at Grandma’s Kitchen.
He is survived by his son: Ronnie (Tracy) Williams of Flora; 5 grandchildren: Aaron (Kerrie) Williams of Flora, Amanda (Dustin) Dees of Woodlawn, Derek (Ashley) Perry of Flora, Nathan Perry of Flora, and Tiffany (Brian) Wagner of Flora; 14 great-grandchildren: Adara, Preston, Brett, Megan, Briana, Trevor, Ethan, Garrett, Alexa, Draven, Ada, Macey, Jaida, and Lucas; 2 great-great-grandchildren: Eden and Karsyn; a brother: Gerald (Beverly) Williams of Flora; special friend: Velma Sons of Flora; a brother-in-law; a sister-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Opal and Esther Williams; wife: Bonnie Ruth Williams; 1 brother: Owen (Fern) Williams; 2 sisters: Katherine (Herschel) Porter and Vera (Kenneth) Moore; and father and mother-in-law: Alto & Anna Greenwood.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Mike Davis and Jason Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with military funeral honors presented. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com
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We loved our dear friend, Bob, and are so sorry that he has passed. His family is in our thoughts and prayers. We had many good times with him and Velma at Grandma's Kitchen. He will be missed.
To one of the greatest men I've known. You will be missed. Thank you for being you. Love you gpa. Hugs and prayers for my kids and grandkids.
We are so sorry to hear that Bob has passed. The four of us visited with him and Velma many mornings during breakfast at Grandma's Kitchen. We have many great memories! He will be missed. Love to Velma and all of Bob's loved ones. Pat, Donna, Jean & Liz
No more pain and suffering , R I P BOB !
Sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you. Prayers for your family.
He was a great guy. We will miss him.. Love you uncle Bob.
So very sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with you Velma and all who love him.
So sad to learn of Bob’s passing. He will always be a bright spot in my memories, always joking and having fun. To those who loved him so much, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss. Mike and I always enjoyed visiting with Bob. He was a wonderful person. Prayers of comfort for all the family and friends.
Bob was one of the best and happiest people I have ever known. His smile will never be forgotten and he will be be missed. Keep dancing and smiling in heaven uncle Bob.
I enjoyed working with Bob , I have always had a lot of respect for him . He was a great guy . R.I.P. Bob , Les
May God bless and comfort your family and loved ones at this time of loss. Bob was our oldest cousin of our family. Love ❤️ and prayers 🙏 for all.
No more suffering dear friend RIP. I'm gonna miss our backyard discussions, many of them when I probably should have been working, but we solved some of the worlds problems, at least we thought we did! Fly High my friend, until we meet again! God Bless and prayers for Aaron, Amanda and the rest of the family!
Dear Uncle Bob, you were a dear and precious soul to us all of our lives. I had the pleasure of you giving me away at our wedding, which with always be very special in my heart. Your had the kindest soul and were always there for us at anytime. We will absolutely miss always and miss you terribly. Thank you for being a very special part of our lives.
Will miss seeing him down at the farm he was a great friend enjoyed talking and visiting with him
Thoughts and prayers for family and friends. He will be missed by so many.
Bob was one of the kindest and happiest men we have ever known. If all people in the world were like him, we would have peace on earth. He will be sorely missed.
Being asked by Ronnie to speak at Uncle Bob’s service is an absolute honor. This man was more than an uncle to me, he was the most pivotal male role model in my life growing up. Words will not do justice to how much of an impact he made for so many people. Bar none the kindest man one could know. He always had a smile, a joke or a story for everyone. We can only imagine the joy he is experiencing now in the presence of the One he knew as Savior and Lord! See you later, Bob!
Bob was a Good guy and would help anyone that needed it! He will Definitely be missed by so Many!!!
Thoughts and prayers to the family. We are sorry for your loss.
Prayers of comfort for the family. Bob was always such a nice man. He will be missed.
We shared many moments with Bob at Walmart and at several events in and around Flora. A true friend. Our thoughts and prayers for his family.
So sorry to hear about Bob. He was such a pleasant man. I am sure Grandma’s Kitchen will miss him!
Bob had the most infectious smile and he laughed from deep inside. He sure knew how to brighten your day. Sorry to hear of his passing, you are all in our prayers.
Sorry for your loss! Praying for you all!!!
So sorry to lose Bob, He was a kind man, enjoyed seeing him at Julian’s . He will be missed by many.
So sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories help you through.
Thinking of you
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for the family and friends.
Bob was such a friendly and genuinely good person. He will be missed by many. His family and and loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers
Bob was the best neighbor . I could always depend on his humor to cheer me and his ideas when I had something to do in my yard and didn’t know where to start . He was such a good man and Is already missed so much. May God bless his family and be with them as they learn to live without his daily presence.
Hello friends Aaron and family. So sorry to hear about our great friend, Bob. You all have my sincere sympathy. With love and prayers, Dave Lewis
Bob was a wonderful man and neighbor. His smile could brighten your day. He will be greatly missed. Prayers to his family.
He was such a sweetheart, he will be missed. I loved him and always enjoyed seeing him and his smiling face. He was a good man. Praying for the family! 🙏🏻❤
Condolences. I will cherish my family photos of him. He always had such a friendly smile. May precious memories sustain all of you.
We are so sorry for your loss.
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