GRANVILLE, N.Y. - Pliny Hughes Williams, 73, died April 10, 2014, at his home.
He was born March 14, 1941, in Granville, the son of Viviann M. (Hughes) and Edward W. Williams Sr.
He attended Granville High School, before enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving in Germany.
He traveled extensively before returning to Granville in the 1970s, when he married Donna (Bruce) Williams on May 31, 1975.
He had a varied work history, delivering newspapers, as a quarryman, typesetter and as a substance abuse counselor. Before retiring, he spent 15 years as an offset pressman at Daemon Printing in West Rutland, Vt.
He established a twelve-step meeting in Granville, that runs to this day.
He enjoyed reading, woodworking, genealogy, following current events and cruising in his car.
Survivors include four daughters, Lynn Cook of Bangor, Maine, Viviann Campbell of Hertford, England, Megan Williams of Granville, and Gwen McCloud of Woodleaf, N.C.; a son, James Paddock of Gansvoort; and 14 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife in 1975; and by a brother, Edward W. "Yogi" Williams Jr.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Peniel Presbyterian Church, Quaker Street, Granville, with the Rev. Jerry McKinney, pastor officiating.
Friends may call at the church, from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.
A reception will follow the service at the Granville Engine and Hose Fire Department, West Main and Quaker streets, Granville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Fragile X Foundation, 1615 Bonanza St., Suite 202, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, (800) 688-8765.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Michael G. Angiolillo Funeral Home, 210 Broadway, Whitehall.
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Published in Rutland Herald on Apr. 12, 2014
He was born March 14, 1941, in Granville, the son of Viviann M. (Hughes) and Edward W. Williams Sr.
He attended Granville High School, before enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving in Germany.
He traveled extensively before returning to Granville in the 1970s, when he married Donna (Bruce) Williams on May 31, 1975.
He had a varied work history, delivering newspapers, as a quarryman, typesetter and as a substance abuse counselor. Before retiring, he spent 15 years as an offset pressman at Daemon Printing in West Rutland, Vt.
He established a twelve-step meeting in Granville, that runs to this day.
He enjoyed reading, woodworking, genealogy, following current events and cruising in his car.
Survivors include four daughters, Lynn Cook of Bangor, Maine, Viviann Campbell of Hertford, England, Megan Williams of Granville, and Gwen McCloud of Woodleaf, N.C.; a son, James Paddock of Gansvoort; and 14 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife in 1975; and by a brother, Edward W. "Yogi" Williams Jr.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Peniel Presbyterian Church, Quaker Street, Granville, with the Rev. Jerry McKinney, pastor officiating.
Friends may call at the church, from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.
A reception will follow the service at the Granville Engine and Hose Fire Department, West Main and Quaker streets, Granville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Fragile X Foundation, 1615 Bonanza St., Suite 202, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, (800) 688-8765.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Michael G. Angiolillo Funeral Home, 210 Broadway, Whitehall.
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Published in Rutland Herald on Apr. 12, 2014
GRANVILLE, N.Y. - Pliny Hughes Williams, 73, died April 10, 2014, at his home.
He was born March 14, 1941, in Granville, the son of Viviann M. (Hughes) and Edward W. Williams Sr.
He attended Granville High School, before enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving in Germany.
He traveled extensively before returning to Granville in the 1970s, when he married Donna (Bruce) Williams on May 31, 1975.
He had a varied work history, delivering newspapers, as a quarryman, typesetter and as a substance abuse counselor. Before retiring, he spent 15 years as an offset pressman at Daemon Printing in West Rutland, Vt.
He established a twelve-step meeting in Granville, that runs to this day.
He enjoyed reading, woodworking, genealogy, following current events and cruising in his car.
Survivors include four daughters, Lynn Cook of Bangor, Maine, Viviann Campbell of Hertford, England, Megan Williams of Granville, and Gwen McCloud of Woodleaf, N.C.; a son, James Paddock of Gansvoort; and 14 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife in 1975; and by a brother, Edward W. "Yogi" Williams Jr.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Peniel Presbyterian Church, Quaker Street, Granville, with the Rev. Jerry McKinney, pastor officiating.
Friends may call at the church, from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.
A reception will follow the service at the Granville Engine and Hose Fire Department, West Main and Quaker streets, Granville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Fragile X Foundation, 1615 Bonanza St., Suite 202, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, (800) 688-8765.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Michael G. Angiolillo Funeral Home, 210 Broadway, Whitehall.
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Published in Rutland Herald on Apr. 12, 2014
He was born March 14, 1941, in Granville, the son of Viviann M. (Hughes) and Edward W. Williams Sr.
He attended Granville High School, before enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving in Germany.
He traveled extensively before returning to Granville in the 1970s, when he married Donna (Bruce) Williams on May 31, 1975.
He had a varied work history, delivering newspapers, as a quarryman, typesetter and as a substance abuse counselor. Before retiring, he spent 15 years as an offset pressman at Daemon Printing in West Rutland, Vt.
He established a twelve-step meeting in Granville, that runs to this day.
He enjoyed reading, woodworking, genealogy, following current events and cruising in his car.
Survivors include four daughters, Lynn Cook of Bangor, Maine, Viviann Campbell of Hertford, England, Megan Williams of Granville, and Gwen McCloud of Woodleaf, N.C.; a son, James Paddock of Gansvoort; and 14 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife in 1975; and by a brother, Edward W. "Yogi" Williams Jr.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Peniel Presbyterian Church, Quaker Street, Granville, with the Rev. Jerry McKinney, pastor officiating.
Friends may call at the church, from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.
A reception will follow the service at the Granville Engine and Hose Fire Department, West Main and Quaker streets, Granville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Fragile X Foundation, 1615 Bonanza St., Suite 202, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, (800) 688-8765.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Michael G. Angiolillo Funeral Home, 210 Broadway, Whitehall.
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Published in Rutland Herald on Apr. 12, 2014
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