Glenn Graydon Williams, age 93, of Lamar, Missouri passed away at his home, Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
Glenn was born January 20, 1925 in Medoc, Missouri to Thomas and Saleta (Morrison) Williams. He graduated Carl Junction High School in1943 and served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Midway. On July 11, 1945, he married Margaret Lavon Tucker and together they raised two children. He furthered his education at Kansas State Teachers College, and taught school in Alba, and Liberal before becoming Principal in Conway, Missouri. He then went on to be the Superintendent of Bronaugh for four years and Superintendent of Jasper for four years. In 1968 he and the family moved to Lamar, where he served as the School Superintendent until his retirement in1985.
Glenn served as the “self-appointed” mayor of Medoc, attended First Baptist Church, Lamar, taught Sunday school, enjoyed golf, baseball, and coaching. He was a huge fan of St. Louis Cardinal Baseball, always looked forward to the Big 8 Basketball Tournament and was a devoted fan of Lamar athletic teams.
Glenn leaves behind a son Rick (Denise) Williams, Lamar, Missouri; a daughter Susan (Pat) Anderson, Webb City, Missouri; six grandchildren, Dr. Jeffrey (Dr. Rose) Anderson, Jennifer (John) Koehler, Jessica (Joel) Koehler, Dr. Holly (Dr. Rev. Brian) Ford, Dr. Joni (Matt) Splett, and Kelly Williams; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, Margaret in 2009, a brother, Thomas Williams and a sister, Dorothy Troyer.
Funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Daniel Funeral Home with burial to follow in Nashville Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 6:00 to 7:00 pm Friday at the funeral home.
Contributions are suggested L.I.F.E in care of Daniel Funeral Home.
Comments
David, Barb & Tai
Congratulations my friend on a life well lived. May the Williams family find comfort in knowing, others care.
Frances Phillips, Bradenton, Florida
formerly, Dexter, Mo.
He was quick to greet me when our paths crossed and simply catch up some with everything. I respected that as I knew he had a lot to do.
I know his contributions to the Lamar Community will go for very long time but certainly having Rick and his family here helps to keep those great qualities his dad possessed living, demonstrated, and shared with future generations.
God Bless all the Williams family at their loss. I know he is truly home now and that is what I am most thankful for.