Joe Williams
of Flippin, AR
May 30, 1943 - January 3, 2022
Joe Williams of Flippin, Arkansas passed away January 3, 2022 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 78.
He was born on May 30, 1943 in Quitman, Arkansas to Troy Williams and Ruby Pettit Williams. Joe was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he served on the Mackenzie's Raders, B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th US Calvary, 25th Infantry Division as a tunnel rat from 1966-1967. He earned National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart w/2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal w/Bronze Star and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Bronze Star w/''V'' Device. Joe also served on the Flippin Volunteer Fire Department. He joined the Fire Department in May of 1975 and was still on the active roster at the time of his death. He loved the fire service, enjoyed working with / training fellow firefighters and helped keep the Flippin community safe for over 43 years. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, riding his side by side at Cloud 9, and spending time with friends and family.
Joe is survived by his wife, Monica Williams of Flippin, AR; 6 children: Roger (Shelly) Williams of Yellville, AR; Lisa (Jimmy) Chapman of Independence, MO; Randall Williams of Flippin, AR; Robert (Derrika) Grayham of Harrison, AR; Chad (Amanda) Grayham of Russellville, AR; Keela Walter of Boone, IA and 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind 3 sisters: Elva Lou (Art) Helms, Alma Lea (George) Wells and Judy Briggs; 1 brother, Mike (Brenda) Williams; 1 sister-in-law, Debbie Williams and a host of nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Ruby Williams, sister Sue Hunter, brother Jim Williams, and nephew Chris ''Critter'' Williams.
A memorial service with military honors will be 2:00 pm Saturday January 8, 2022 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Hershel Conley officiating.
of Flippin, AR
May 30, 1943 - January 3, 2022
Joe Williams of Flippin, Arkansas passed away January 3, 2022 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 78.
He was born on May 30, 1943 in Quitman, Arkansas to Troy Williams and Ruby Pettit Williams. Joe was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he served on the Mackenzie's Raders, B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th US Calvary, 25th Infantry Division as a tunnel rat from 1966-1967. He earned National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart w/2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal w/Bronze Star and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Bronze Star w/''V'' Device. Joe also served on the Flippin Volunteer Fire Department. He joined the Fire Department in May of 1975 and was still on the active roster at the time of his death. He loved the fire service, enjoyed working with / training fellow firefighters and helped keep the Flippin community safe for over 43 years. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, riding his side by side at Cloud 9, and spending time with friends and family.
Joe is survived by his wife, Monica Williams of Flippin, AR; 6 children: Roger (Shelly) Williams of Yellville, AR; Lisa (Jimmy) Chapman of Independence, MO; Randall Williams of Flippin, AR; Robert (Derrika) Grayham of Harrison, AR; Chad (Amanda) Grayham of Russellville, AR; Keela Walter of Boone, IA and 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind 3 sisters: Elva Lou (Art) Helms, Alma Lea (George) Wells and Judy Briggs; 1 brother, Mike (Brenda) Williams; 1 sister-in-law, Debbie Williams and a host of nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Ruby Williams, sister Sue Hunter, brother Jim Williams, and nephew Chris ''Critter'' Williams.
A memorial service with military honors will be 2:00 pm Saturday January 8, 2022 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Hershel Conley officiating.
Joe Williams
of Flippin, AR
May 30, 1943 - January 3, 2022
Joe Williams of Flippin, Arkansas passed away January 3, 2022 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 78.
He was born on May 30, 1943 in Quitman, Arkansas to Troy Williams and Ruby Pettit Williams. Joe was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he served on the Mackenzie's Raders, B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th US Calvary, 25th Infantry Division as a tunnel rat from 1966-1967. He earned National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart w/2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal w/Bronze Star and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Bronze Star w/''V'' Device. Joe also served on the Flippin Volunteer Fire Department. He joined the Fire Department in May of 1975 and was still on the active roster at the time of his death. He loved the fire service, enjoyed working with / training fellow firefighters and helped keep the Flippin community safe for over 43 years. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, riding his side by side at Cloud 9, and spending time with friends and family.
Joe is survived by his wife, Monica Williams of Flippin, AR; 6 children: Roger (Shelly) Williams of Yellville, AR; Lisa (Jimmy) Chapman of Independence, MO; Randall Williams of Flippin, AR; Robert (Derrika) Grayham of Harrison, AR; Chad (Amanda) Grayham of Russellville, AR; Keela Walter of Boone, IA and 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind 3 sisters: Elva Lou (Art) Helms, Alma Lea (George) Wells and Judy Briggs; 1 brother, Mike (Brenda) Williams; 1 sister-in-law, Debbie Williams and a host of nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Ruby Williams, sister Sue Hunter, brother Jim Williams, and nephew Chris ''Critter'' Williams.
A memorial service with military honors will be 2:00 pm Saturday January 8, 2022 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Hershel Conley officiating.
of Flippin, AR
May 30, 1943 - January 3, 2022
Joe Williams of Flippin, Arkansas passed away January 3, 2022 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 78.
He was born on May 30, 1943 in Quitman, Arkansas to Troy Williams and Ruby Pettit Williams. Joe was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he served on the Mackenzie's Raders, B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th US Calvary, 25th Infantry Division as a tunnel rat from 1966-1967. He earned National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart w/2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal w/Bronze Star and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Bronze Star w/''V'' Device. Joe also served on the Flippin Volunteer Fire Department. He joined the Fire Department in May of 1975 and was still on the active roster at the time of his death. He loved the fire service, enjoyed working with / training fellow firefighters and helped keep the Flippin community safe for over 43 years. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, riding his side by side at Cloud 9, and spending time with friends and family.
Joe is survived by his wife, Monica Williams of Flippin, AR; 6 children: Roger (Shelly) Williams of Yellville, AR; Lisa (Jimmy) Chapman of Independence, MO; Randall Williams of Flippin, AR; Robert (Derrika) Grayham of Harrison, AR; Chad (Amanda) Grayham of Russellville, AR; Keela Walter of Boone, IA and 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind 3 sisters: Elva Lou (Art) Helms, Alma Lea (George) Wells and Judy Briggs; 1 brother, Mike (Brenda) Williams; 1 sister-in-law, Debbie Williams and a host of nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Ruby Williams, sister Sue Hunter, brother Jim Williams, and nephew Chris ''Critter'' Williams.
A memorial service with military honors will be 2:00 pm Saturday January 8, 2022 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Hershel Conley officiating.
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