W.G. 'Dub' Williams
W.G. 'Dub' Williams, 73,
passed away Thursday (Sept. 18, 2008) at Asbury Park Healthcare in Newton. He
was born Dec. 19, 1934, in Heavner, Okla., to Jessie James and Eva Mae (Rice)
Williams. They preceded him in death. On April 20, 1973, he married Linda A.
Franz in Newton. She survives of the home in Newton. Dub was a retired
dispatcher for the Santa Fe Railroad, and he also drilled water wells in the
Newton area. He was a member of First Christian Church and the former Elks Club, both of Newton.
Dub collected antique gas
engines. He enjoyed gardening and country music. He was known for his good
singing voice and yodeling ability. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his
loving family and many friends.
Other survivors include
stepsons, Terry and Susan Unruh of Wichita and Gary Williams of Charlotte,
N.C.; stepdaughter, Gail Unruh-Revel and Harry Revel of Newton; sister, Jessie
Mae and Glenn Lazalier of Hillsboro, Tenn.; daughter, Eva Parker of California;
seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He also was preceded in death
by a stepson, Lanny Unruh; brothers, Carl Delbert Williams and Willie Edward
Williams; and sister, Arlene McHenry.
Book signing will be from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Friday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton.
Funeral service will be at 2
p.m. Saturday at First Christian Church in Newton, with Pastor Gary Bell of the
church officiating.
Burial will be at Greenwood
Cemetery in Newton.
Memorial contributions may be
made to First Christian Church or Asbury Park in care of the funeral home.
