William (Bill) E. Williams, 65, of Ocala, Florida passed away surrounded by loved ones at Ocala Regional Hospital on July 3, 2022. His illness came suddenly but his passing was peaceful. Bill was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 1, 1956, the son of late Houston and Constance Inez (Goad) Williams. The family soon moved to Lumberton, Texas, where he graduated from Lumberton High School in 1974. Bill then graduated from Lamar University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics degree with honors from The National Physics Society. He went on to acquire a Master of Science in 1981 then a Doctor of Philosophy in laser physics from North Texas State University, graduating in 1984. Bill married his loving wife Ann in 1983 and moved to Florida to work in the optical and laser research industry as a project manager before retiring in 2019. Bill's interest in optics came from a lifelong interest in cameras and photography. He was active in animal rescue organizations by fostering cats, and was also was a member of Florida Rare Fruit Growers.
Bill is survived by wife Ann; children: David and Michelle.
Bill is survived by wife Ann; children: David and Michelle.
William (Bill) E. Williams, 65, of Ocala, Florida passed away surrounded by loved ones at Ocala Regional Hospital on July 3, 2022. His illness came suddenly but his passing was peaceful. Bill was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 1, 1956, the son of late Houston and Constance Inez (Goad) Williams. The family soon moved to Lumberton, Texas, where he graduated from Lumberton High School in 1974. Bill then graduated from Lamar University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics degree with honors from The National Physics Society. He went on to acquire a Master of Science in 1981 then a Doctor of Philosophy in laser physics from North Texas State University, graduating in 1984. Bill married his loving wife Ann in 1983 and moved to Florida to work in the optical and laser research industry as a project manager before retiring in 2019. Bill's interest in optics came from a lifelong interest in cameras and photography. He was active in animal rescue organizations by fostering cats, and was also was a member of Florida Rare Fruit Growers.
Bill is survived by wife Ann; children: David and Michelle.
Bill is survived by wife Ann; children: David and Michelle.
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