PFC, U.S. Army, WW II.
(U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).
-----
Vernon Benjamin Williams Jr., 89, of Timberville, Va., died March 28, 2010, at Shenandoah Place in New Market. He was born March 7, 1921, and was a son of the late Vernon Benjamin Williams Sr. and Lena Collins Williams. On June 10, 1942, Vernon married Judith Gale Williams, who preceded him in death, Dec. 17, 2003.
He is survived by a son, Ronald Williams (Marti), of Keezletown , VA; daughters, Barbara McClure (John), of Roanoke, VA, Judith Phelan (Mike), of Williamsburg, VA; grandchildren, Somer George (Christopher), of New Market, VA, Adam Williams (Crissy), of New Market, VA, Erin Phelan, of Bowie, MD, and Jonathan Phelan, of Williamsburg, VA. He is also survived by his sister, Ella Mae Good (John), of New Market, VA; brothers, Conard Williams (Estelle), of New Market, VA, Beb Williams, of Newport News, VA, Ralph Williams (Frances), of Hampton, VA, and three great-grandchildren, Isaiah George, Eden George and Meriah Williams.
Vernon served in World War II. During his service, he and one other infantryman knocked out an enemy tank near Kircheim, Germany, and for this feat of valor he was awarded the Bronze Star for "meritorious service." On his ETO Ribbon, he had three stars for the major battles of France, the Rhineland, and Central Germany. He fought in France and through the Siegfried Line into Germany with the Third and Seventh Armies. He was with the 12th Armored Division. He retired from the Department of Agriculture as a USDA food inspector. During his life, he had many interests including golf, snow skiing, water skiing, hunting, oil painting and especially flying (he had his pilot's license and later in life flew ultralights.) He was also an avid reader.
Born and raised in Quicksburg, VA, Vernon moved to Newport News to work in the shipyard. It was during this time he met his wife, Judith, and they made Tidewater their home for many years before returning to the Shenandoah Valley.
His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always a source of grand amusement and joy from taking Jonathan for a ride in his pickup truck to watching Isaiah sneaking candy into his pants pocket.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Grandle Funeral Home chapel in Broadway with Buzz Menhardt officiating. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at the Uzzells United Methodist Church Cemetery in Smithfield, VA.
The Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway assisted the family with the arrangements..
(The Daily News-Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tuesday, March 30, 2010).
(U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).
-----
Vernon Benjamin Williams Jr., 89, of Timberville, Va., died March 28, 2010, at Shenandoah Place in New Market. He was born March 7, 1921, and was a son of the late Vernon Benjamin Williams Sr. and Lena Collins Williams. On June 10, 1942, Vernon married Judith Gale Williams, who preceded him in death, Dec. 17, 2003.
He is survived by a son, Ronald Williams (Marti), of Keezletown , VA; daughters, Barbara McClure (John), of Roanoke, VA, Judith Phelan (Mike), of Williamsburg, VA; grandchildren, Somer George (Christopher), of New Market, VA, Adam Williams (Crissy), of New Market, VA, Erin Phelan, of Bowie, MD, and Jonathan Phelan, of Williamsburg, VA. He is also survived by his sister, Ella Mae Good (John), of New Market, VA; brothers, Conard Williams (Estelle), of New Market, VA, Beb Williams, of Newport News, VA, Ralph Williams (Frances), of Hampton, VA, and three great-grandchildren, Isaiah George, Eden George and Meriah Williams.
Vernon served in World War II. During his service, he and one other infantryman knocked out an enemy tank near Kircheim, Germany, and for this feat of valor he was awarded the Bronze Star for "meritorious service." On his ETO Ribbon, he had three stars for the major battles of France, the Rhineland, and Central Germany. He fought in France and through the Siegfried Line into Germany with the Third and Seventh Armies. He was with the 12th Armored Division. He retired from the Department of Agriculture as a USDA food inspector. During his life, he had many interests including golf, snow skiing, water skiing, hunting, oil painting and especially flying (he had his pilot's license and later in life flew ultralights.) He was also an avid reader.
Born and raised in Quicksburg, VA, Vernon moved to Newport News to work in the shipyard. It was during this time he met his wife, Judith, and they made Tidewater their home for many years before returning to the Shenandoah Valley.
His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always a source of grand amusement and joy from taking Jonathan for a ride in his pickup truck to watching Isaiah sneaking candy into his pants pocket.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Grandle Funeral Home chapel in Broadway with Buzz Menhardt officiating. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at the Uzzells United Methodist Church Cemetery in Smithfield, VA.
The Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway assisted the family with the arrangements..
(The Daily News-Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tuesday, March 30, 2010).
PFC, U.S. Army, WW II.
(U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).
-----
Vernon Benjamin Williams Jr., 89, of Timberville, Va., died March 28, 2010, at Shenandoah Place in New Market. He was born March 7, 1921, and was a son of the late Vernon Benjamin Williams Sr. and Lena Collins Williams. On June 10, 1942, Vernon married Judith Gale Williams, who preceded him in death, Dec. 17, 2003.
He is survived by a son, Ronald Williams (Marti), of Keezletown , VA; daughters, Barbara McClure (John), of Roanoke, VA, Judith Phelan (Mike), of Williamsburg, VA; grandchildren, Somer George (Christopher), of New Market, VA, Adam Williams (Crissy), of New Market, VA, Erin Phelan, of Bowie, MD, and Jonathan Phelan, of Williamsburg, VA. He is also survived by his sister, Ella Mae Good (John), of New Market, VA; brothers, Conard Williams (Estelle), of New Market, VA, Beb Williams, of Newport News, VA, Ralph Williams (Frances), of Hampton, VA, and three great-grandchildren, Isaiah George, Eden George and Meriah Williams.
Vernon served in World War II. During his service, he and one other infantryman knocked out an enemy tank near Kircheim, Germany, and for this feat of valor he was awarded the Bronze Star for "meritorious service." On his ETO Ribbon, he had three stars for the major battles of France, the Rhineland, and Central Germany. He fought in France and through the Siegfried Line into Germany with the Third and Seventh Armies. He was with the 12th Armored Division. He retired from the Department of Agriculture as a USDA food inspector. During his life, he had many interests including golf, snow skiing, water skiing, hunting, oil painting and especially flying (he had his pilot's license and later in life flew ultralights.) He was also an avid reader.
Born and raised in Quicksburg, VA, Vernon moved to Newport News to work in the shipyard. It was during this time he met his wife, Judith, and they made Tidewater their home for many years before returning to the Shenandoah Valley.
His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always a source of grand amusement and joy from taking Jonathan for a ride in his pickup truck to watching Isaiah sneaking candy into his pants pocket.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Grandle Funeral Home chapel in Broadway with Buzz Menhardt officiating. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at the Uzzells United Methodist Church Cemetery in Smithfield, VA.
The Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway assisted the family with the arrangements..
(The Daily News-Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tuesday, March 30, 2010).
(U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).
-----
Vernon Benjamin Williams Jr., 89, of Timberville, Va., died March 28, 2010, at Shenandoah Place in New Market. He was born March 7, 1921, and was a son of the late Vernon Benjamin Williams Sr. and Lena Collins Williams. On June 10, 1942, Vernon married Judith Gale Williams, who preceded him in death, Dec. 17, 2003.
He is survived by a son, Ronald Williams (Marti), of Keezletown , VA; daughters, Barbara McClure (John), of Roanoke, VA, Judith Phelan (Mike), of Williamsburg, VA; grandchildren, Somer George (Christopher), of New Market, VA, Adam Williams (Crissy), of New Market, VA, Erin Phelan, of Bowie, MD, and Jonathan Phelan, of Williamsburg, VA. He is also survived by his sister, Ella Mae Good (John), of New Market, VA; brothers, Conard Williams (Estelle), of New Market, VA, Beb Williams, of Newport News, VA, Ralph Williams (Frances), of Hampton, VA, and three great-grandchildren, Isaiah George, Eden George and Meriah Williams.
Vernon served in World War II. During his service, he and one other infantryman knocked out an enemy tank near Kircheim, Germany, and for this feat of valor he was awarded the Bronze Star for "meritorious service." On his ETO Ribbon, he had three stars for the major battles of France, the Rhineland, and Central Germany. He fought in France and through the Siegfried Line into Germany with the Third and Seventh Armies. He was with the 12th Armored Division. He retired from the Department of Agriculture as a USDA food inspector. During his life, he had many interests including golf, snow skiing, water skiing, hunting, oil painting and especially flying (he had his pilot's license and later in life flew ultralights.) He was also an avid reader.
Born and raised in Quicksburg, VA, Vernon moved to Newport News to work in the shipyard. It was during this time he met his wife, Judith, and they made Tidewater their home for many years before returning to the Shenandoah Valley.
His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always a source of grand amusement and joy from taking Jonathan for a ride in his pickup truck to watching Isaiah sneaking candy into his pants pocket.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Grandle Funeral Home chapel in Broadway with Buzz Menhardt officiating. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at the Uzzells United Methodist Church Cemetery in Smithfield, VA.
The Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway assisted the family with the arrangements..
(The Daily News-Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tuesday, March 30, 2010).
Gravesite Details
Obituary provided by member/ contributor, Barbara Chittums Hutchens, No. 47335591.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
