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Roy Williams
Jul 28, 1930 — Jul 31, 2015
Clarks Summit
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Roy Williams, Clarks Summit died Friday morning at the Allied Skilled Nursing Facility. His wife, the love of his life, is the former Carmella V. Diana formerly of Niagara Falls, NY. They were married 61 years.
Roy was born July 28, 1930, in Montour Falls, NY, the son of the late Laura Hall Williams and David J. Williams. Roy loved his wife and children, his Creator and his country with unabashed, devout passion.
He is survived by his wife, Carmella, daughter Dawn, sons, David and his wife, Patti, Roy II and his wife, Cheryl and Gifford; grandchildren, Jessica, Jason, Stacey and Mark and, several nephews and cousins.
Roy was predeceased by daughter Darlene; sisters, Bessie Kunzmann, Charlotte Stanford, Peggy and a brother, Col David.
Roy was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and a 62 year member of the American Legion, both of Montour Falls, NY. He was also a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 1547, Bath, NY. A veteran of the US Army, he served during the Korean War as a tank commander and gunner. Roy attended Gettysburg College and Rochester Business Institute. Prior to retirement, he was an engineer/engineering manager for several organizations including Westinghouse Electric, Bath, NY and Weston Controls, Archbald,
PA. During his career, Roy was awarded patents for sundry manufacturing items and was a published author in engineering and production magazines.
Roy played baseball for various schools, semipro and military teams in NY, PA and TX. He managed and coached youth teams and also served as a Boy Scout leader in Bath, NY. While living in NYS, he labored with many others to organize the NYS Conservative political party. He was a longtime, avid Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtic fan. Roy was also an ardent student of military history, general history and American politics and he loved to read, sketch, paint and metal sculpture.
A private service will be held with military honors at the families convenience. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5-7pm at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.
Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Hospice, 340 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic, PA 18507.
Roy was born July 28, 1930, in Montour Falls, NY, the son of the late Laura Hall Williams and David J. Williams. Roy loved his wife and children, his Creator and his country with unabashed, devout passion.
He is survived by his wife, Carmella, daughter Dawn, sons, David and his wife, Patti, Roy II and his wife, Cheryl and Gifford; grandchildren, Jessica, Jason, Stacey and Mark and, several nephews and cousins.
Roy was predeceased by daughter Darlene; sisters, Bessie Kunzmann, Charlotte Stanford, Peggy and a brother, Col David.
Roy was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and a 62 year member of the American Legion, both of Montour Falls, NY. He was also a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 1547, Bath, NY. A veteran of the US Army, he served during the Korean War as a tank commander and gunner. Roy attended Gettysburg College and Rochester Business Institute. Prior to retirement, he was an engineer/engineering manager for several organizations including Westinghouse Electric, Bath, NY and Weston Controls, Archbald,
PA. During his career, Roy was awarded patents for sundry manufacturing items and was a published author in engineering and production magazines.
Roy played baseball for various schools, semipro and military teams in NY, PA and TX. He managed and coached youth teams and also served as a Boy Scout leader in Bath, NY. While living in NYS, he labored with many others to organize the NYS Conservative political party. He was a longtime, avid Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtic fan. Roy was also an ardent student of military history, general history and American politics and he loved to read, sketch, paint and metal sculpture.
A private service will be held with military honors at the families convenience. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5-7pm at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.
Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Hospice, 340 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic, PA 18507.
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