Obituary of Billy Bryant Williams

BILLY B. WILLIAMS

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - November 25, 2001 

Billy Bryant Williams, 76, co-owner of B.B. Williams Surveying, died Nov. 24, 2001, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. 

Mr. Williams was a native of Wallace, N.C., and served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific during World War II. He was retired from the Virginia National Guard, serving from Sept. 1947 to Dec. 1965, and had retired from the Virginia Department of Highways with 30 years of service. 

Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia W. Cotton and her husband, Russ, of Franklin; one brother, Marvin ``Cookie'' Williams and his wife, Georgia, of Folkston, Ga.; two grandchildren, Will and Ashley Cotton; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Williams was predeceased by a sister, Narcissus ``Bootie'' Gwaltney. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Poplar Spring Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Reginald Warren. The family will receive friends at the residence, 1104 North High St., and suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Mrs. June Duck, 27351 Delaware Road, Franklin, VA 23851 or to a favorite charity. Wright Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7


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Billy Bryant Williams, 76, of Franklin, died at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital on 24 Nov 2001.  

A graveside service was held at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin on Mon 26 Nov 2001, officiated by Rev. Dr. Reginald Warren.  

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BILLY B. WILLIAMS  

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - November 25, 2001  

Billy Bryant Williams, 76, co-owner of B.B. Williams Surveying, died Nov. 24, 2001, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.  

Mr. Williams was a native of Wallace, N.C., and served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific during World War II. He was retired from the Virginia National Guard, serving from Sept. 1947 to Dec. 1965, and had retired from the Virginia Department of Highways with 30 years of service.  

Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia W. Cotton and her husband, Russ, of Franklin; one brother, Marvin "Cookie" Williams and his wife, Georgia, of Folkston, Ga.; two grandchildren, Will and Ashley Cotton; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Williams was predeceased by a sister, Narcissus "Bootie" Gwaltney.  

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Poplar Spring Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Reginald Warren. The family will receive friends at the residence, 1104 North High St., and suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Mrs. June Duck, 27351 Delaware Road, Franklin, VA 23851 or to a favorite charity. Wright Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.  

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|------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name  | Billy Bryant Williams                              |
|-------|----------------------------------------------------|
| Age   | 76                                                 |
| Birth | 1925 (estimated); [birth location unknown]         |
| Death | 24 November 2001; Sentara Norfolk General Hospital |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                        | Relationship        | Residence            |
|-----------------------------|---------------------|----------------------|
| Billy Bryant Williams       | Decedent            | [Franklin, Virginia] |
| Cynthia W. Cotton           | Daughter            | Franklin             |
| Russ Cotton                 | Son-in-law          | Franklin             |
| Marvin "Cookie" Williams    | Brother             | Folkston, Georgia    |
| Georgia Williams            | Sister-in-law       | Folkston, Georgia    |
| Will Cotton                 | Grandson            | [Franklin, Virginia] |
| Ashley Cotton               | Granddaughter       | [Franklin, Virginia] |
| Narcissus "Bootie" Gwaltney | Sister, predeceased |                      |
| Rev. Dr. Reginald Warren    | Officiant           |                      |
| Mrs. June Duck              | Memorial contact    | Franklin, Virginia   |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 25 November 2001     |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Co-owner of B.B. Williams Surveying  
• Served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific during World War II  
• Retired from the Virginia National Guard after service from September 1947 to December 1965  
• Retired from the Virginia Department of Highways with 30 years of service  
• Funeral arrangements were handled by Wright Funeral Home

[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/113951414/billy-bryant-williams
www.findagrave.com/memorial/186946689/nancy_jean-rawls
]

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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