Eugene G. Williams

Eugene G. Williams, 90, a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away Sept. 3, 2014, in Prairie Grove. He was born Nov. 13, 1923, in Tulsa County, Okla., the son of Marion and Mabel Monroe Williams. Gene served in the United States Navy during World War II, serving in seven combat invasions. He was a lifetime hunter, trapper and fisherman. He was a great husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Marvin, Lawrence, Marion Carl, Arthur Donald and Melvin; his sisters, Ila Sanders, Iva Morse and Odessa Summers. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Margaret Gregg Williams; four sons, Marion E. Williams of Bixby, Okla., Charles W. Williams of Chewey, Okla., Jesse W. Williams of Fayetteville, Ark., and Tim L. Mendenhall of Prairie Grove, Ark.; two daughters, Lesta J. Williams of Garfield, Ark., and Brenda J. Williams of Fayetteville, Ark.; 22 grandchildren, Sherry Keck, Karla English, Saunya English, Jonathon English, Erika English, Justin English, Joshua English, Brianna Rae Williams, Aaron Williams, Melanie Shepley, Garret Brasuell, Brandi Williams, Alisha Kiddy, Kristen Glass, Kassi Taylor, Jessica Glasscock, Gordon Williams, Olivia Williams, (Eli) Wayne Mendenhall, Timmy Mendenhall, Heather Mendenhall and Angel Mendenhall; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandhchild. Memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, 10 a.m. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.