Celebrating the life of
Henry Gene Williams
February 05, 1943 - June 01, 2012
SAVANNAH - Henry "Gene" Williams, 69, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at Hospice House.
Born in Savannah, Gene was a son of the late Woodrow and Ida Irene Beasley Williams. He was a 1960 graduate of Savannah High School and a United States Air Force veteran having served in the Philippines and as a communications inceptor during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was an avid sports fan, having been a semi-pro football and baseball player from 1965-1972. Gene was retired from a career in sales and finance management and had a lifelong interest in computers and computer programming.
Surviving are his wife of 15 years, Stephanie B. Wing "Sam" Williams; children, Carole Williams of Snellville, GA, Robin Harper of Durham, NC, Patrick Williams of Lincolnton, NC, Jason Williams of Cary, NC, and their spouses; brothers, Joe Williams of Eden, GA and John Williams of Charlotte, NC; 9 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm Sunday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 11:00 am Monday, June 4, 2012, in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Burial: 2:00 pm Monday at Lake Cemetery in Candler County.
Remembrances: American Diabetes Association, 5105 Paulsen St., Suite C-236, Savannah, GA 31405 or
Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
My Brother, It has only been a week since you went to heaven, and already we miss you so much. I know you are happy now and with Mom and Daddy, and I want you know that you still and will forever have a huge place in my heart. Rest now and I look forward to seeing you again. Wayne
- John Williams, Charlotte, NC
My thoughts and my prayers are with you. may GOD bless you and the family. I will see you soon. Your friend.
- sue morris, garden city, GA
Sam my prayers and my heart go out to you. I know that you both were so blessed to have found each other again and shared the love you did. I know Gene felt and knew that love at all times. God Bless You
- Barbara Parker, Savannah, GA
Sam, We were saddened to hear of Gene's passing. He was very lucky to have a loving wife like you to take care of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Lori and Roger Giles, Rincon, GA
My Brother, It has only been a week since you went to heaven, and already we miss you so much. I know you are happy now and with Mom and Daddy, and I want you know that you still and will forever have a huge place in my heart. Rest now and I look forward to seeing you again. Wayne
- John Williams, Charlotte, NC
My thoughts and my prayers are with you. may GOD bless you and the family. I will see you soon. Your friend.
- sue morris, garden city, GA
Sam my prayers and my heart go out to you. I know that you both were so blessed to have found each other again and shared the love you did. I know Gene felt and knew that love at all times. God Bless You
- Barbara Parker, Savannah, GA
Sam, We were saddened to hear of Gene's passing. He was very lucky to have a loving wife like you to take care of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Lori and Roger Giles, Rincon, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
