Homer Murray Williams

Mr. Homer Murray Williams, 86, of Snellville, GA passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011 at his home. He was a son to the late Elias Murray and Sarah Nellie Williams and was born on December 2, 1924, in Wellborn, FL. He worked for about eight years with the State of Florida and was tasked with surveying the Interstate 75 project through Paynes Prairie. He enjoyed telling the family of the large snakes and alligators they encountered. He also worked at Bayfront Medical Center and at Pepsi-Cola in St. Petersburg until he retired. He was a member of the Saint Petersburg First Church of the Nazarene and was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred Williams and Ernest Williams.

He is survived by his sister, Mary McGhin, Waycross, GA, sister-in-law Alfreda Williams, Wellborn, Fl, his children Larry and wife Becky of Loganville, GA, Ron and wife Kuulei of Kaneohe, HI, Patsy and husband Thurman McGuire of Snellville, GA and daughter Judy Hawkins of Greer, SC. Also nine grandchildren, Kenneth and Thomas, Sarah, Michelle and Brett, Chad and Luke, Kyle and Blake, and five great-grandchildren survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Williams will be conducted on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Guerry Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Allinders officiating. Interment will follow at a later date at Godbold-Williams Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be one hour (1-2:00 PM) prior to the service.

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