Harry Leo Williams

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Harry Leo Williams passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Harry Leo "Buddy" Williams Jr.; parents, Harry Williams and Grace Lipscomb Williams; his sisters, Evelyn Shepard, Camilla Shepard, Lella Mae Williams, Eva Snider, Dorothy Tillmon and Leona Frakes.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Esther Holman Williams; daughter, Cynthia Williams Gates; grandchildren, Allison Gates, Angela (Ray) Wilhite of Auburn, Alabama and Amanda (Norman) Duffell of Huntsville, Alabama; great-grandchildren, Amelia Wilhite, Jack Wilhite and Lydia Duffell; nieces, nephews and many friends.

Harry was born on Feb. 24, 1932, and he filled his 85 years with love, family and friends, and fun. He truly enjoyed life and the people he met along the way. He had a generous heart and always helped those in need.

Harry served his country in the United States Navy and Naval Reserve for eight years. During his time of service, he spent a year overseas and often told how he broke the ship's rules by having a picture of a woman in his locker - his newborn daughter!

Harry enjoyed the outdoors and hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He loved telling stories, and his family treasures all the tales Harry told of his time in the navy and his years of farming and shrimping.

Visitation will be held on Feb. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Foley, Alabama.

Funeral services will be held on Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, followed immediately by burial at Vernant Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 2551 S. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535, 251-943-2391, www.wolfefuneralhomes.com.