Edit this obituary. A rodeo clown distracts a bull after throwing its rider during the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo in 1984. Competitors for the bushiest beard of the 1971 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. GARY LEE WILLIAMS July 22, 1943 - November 26, 2020. Has a Death Occurred? Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Grief Support. Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 9am until 9pm. CHARLES' Obituary. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. The Grand Prize winner was Joe Lowry, at right. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. There will be a celebration of Garys life on Saturday, December 11th, 2021 in the Chapel of Diuguid Funeral Service (Wiggington Road). OBITUARY Mr. Gary Williams February 14, 1951 - May 21, 2022. We see that you have javascript disabled. He served two years of military service in the Army, stationed at Fort Campbell, KY. Fort Sill, OK. and in Germany. Pastor Larry Burg is the officiant. Gary David Williams Age 61, Died August 18, 2018, Visitation on August 25, 2018 at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church 2015 Louisiana Ave. from 9:00 a. m. to 10:00 a. m. , Mass at 10:00 a. m. Interment Providence Memorial Park. Leaving behind his memories with his loving wife, 5 children, his 9 grandchildren, and many other family members and friends. Messages run for up to one year and you Williams had more passion for rodeo than anyone, according to Calderon. Up next: No. Beau Clark hides through the dirt and during the slack Steer Wrestling competition in 2012. TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Tucson Rodeo icon, Gary Williams passed away Sunday at 73 surrounded by his friends and family. Rodeo clown Ted Kimzey fishes from a raft in the middle of the rodeo area during the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo in 1987. The Lunderville family heading to get the girls' horses for them to ride in the competition. Gary Alan Hagland Obituary. He attended vocational school at Staples, graduating from Machine shop along with plastic injection molding. Mutton Busting competitors put on their game faces prior to competing at the Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Feb. 27, 2010 at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. He attended Welcome School graduating in 1959. Obituary. Gary is survived by his wife, Marsha; children, Connie (Mike) Scheff, Vicki (Gary) Nelsen, Kris (Jamie) Pendergast; grandchildren, Paul (Nicole) Scheff, Kent (Jen) Scheff, Luke (Rachel) Scheff, Stephanie (Ryan) Cairney, Nichole (Tyler) Ayers, Danielle (Justin) Portz, Jon (Leah) Mussmann, Amber (Zack) King, Grace Pendergast and 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Chuck (Mary) Williams, Brad (Connie) Williams, Todd Williams; daughter-in-law, Tammy Williams; sister-in-law, Mary Margret Williams; half-brother-in-law, Kevin (Raelene) Eckmann of TN; half-brother-in-law, Jim (Marlene) Hunt of IL; step sister-in-law, Pam (Jim) Kinsey of CA; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Gary Williams, 60, of Cazenovia passed away unexpectedly Friday evening at University Hospital. Gary Jay Williams, 71, of Philipsburg, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Lafayette- Funeral Services for Gary P. Williams, 57, will be held at Youngsville Baptist Church on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 11am with Pastor Chris Fusilier officiating. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family asks that a donation be made in Garys name to the Lake Area Zoological Society, PO Box 910, Watertown, SD 57201 or https://www.brambleparkzoo.com/. Gary Frederick Williams passed away on September 17, 2022, after a long illness in Scottsdale, Arizona. 78, of Dublin, VA formerly of Gary and Princeton, WV died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center in Dublin. Beloved son of the late Lloyd and Bernadette Williams. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gary Wayne Williams of Tucson, Arizona, who passed away on January 8, 2023, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Born in Marion, SC served a memorable life from January 7, 1968 to February 11, 2023 where he made his departure from life. The obituary must be submitted before 1 p.m. for publication online and in the newspaper the next day, with the exception of obituaries for Sunday publication, which must be submitted by 1 p.m. on Fridays. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. In 1996, after 71 years, the Tucson Rodeo Committee hired Williams as its first paid employee and its first general manager. Cremation has taken place. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Kiser was the stunt double for Bradley Cooper in the film "American Sniper." Keep reading with a digital access subscription. In addition to his wife of 40 years, Beth, he is survived by his three boys, Jay, Josh, and Nick; his four siblings, James "Jim," Betsy, Susan, and Mark; and his four grandchildren . Gary served in the Army ROTC program while in college, but was devastated when he was ultimately unable to serve (4F) as he suffered from severe hay fever and other allergies that affected his respiratory system. in memory of Gary Lewis Williams, please visit our floral store. During the time he was volunteering with the Rodeo Committee, he was director of human resources at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Funeral arrangement under the care ofCooper Funeral Home, Cooper Funeral Home 209 Black Branch Rd, Dillon, SC 29536. Gary Owen . All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. Gary D. Williams died at his home in Rapid City on October 3, 2020, at the age of 74. Gary was self-employed for many years and worked at Consolidated Erectors in Bedford, VA before retiring. If you know of an upcoming event for Gary Wayne Williams, please add one. Readers can submit an obituary or submit a milestone to The Gazette. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Gary John Williams, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. He grew up in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. EASTON Gary R. Williams, Sr., 70, of Easton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 22, 2022, at his home. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Menu. Gary Saunders Williams passed away on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at his residence. Williams joined a group effort . Obituaries Section. After being discharged in 1973, Gary returned to Aitkin to work with his father in the hardware store, Coast to Coast Hardware. Gary received his Bachelors degree from Coe College and his Masters degree in Administration and Physical Education from the University of Iowa in 1969. Williams was the first general manager for the Tucson Rodeo. A classic car enthusiast . Saddle Bronc rider Heith DeMoss prepares for the finals on a horse named Night Latch at the Tucson Rodeo finals, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. 4 p.m., Wednesday, 6/22, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, Cedar Rapids, Funeral Home Here is Gary Michael Williams's obituary. Gary's Obituary. Gary Frederick Williams. Although offered college football scholarships, Gary declined and chose to study business management and economics at South Dakota State University. Born in Bangor on October 27, 1951, he was a son of the late Doris (Brittan) Dziedzina and husband Joseph and the late Russell Williams. Gary had such a huge impact here with the Tucson rodeo. Debra Faye Davis. Gary thought of Curly as a second father. A steer gets the better of Billy Boldon, from Oglala, S.D., during steer wrestling competition at the third performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo on Feb. 25. In his latter years, Gary suffered from depression, a battle which ultimately he lost. Obituary of Gary Saunders Williams. Send Flowers. IN THE CARE OF. The Cardinals moved back to .500 with a 26-16 win on Sunday at Carolina, snapping a six-game losing streak against the Panthers. Photo by Benjie Sanders/Arizona Daily Star, Wyatt Hancock of Taylor, Ariz., comes charging out of the chute riding Beatrice during the fifth performance at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. He was the son of the late Darrell and Nellie (Argo) Williams. Williams became the first general manager of the Tucson Rodeo in 1995 and distinguished himself until his retirement in December 2020. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gary Wayne Williams of Tucson, Arizona, who passed away on January 8, 2023, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Victor Aros is in the front, left. GARY WILLIAMS OBITUARY. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. 1948 rodeo at Tucson Rodeo Grounds on South Sixth Ave. Roping action at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo in 1949. I used to tell him every time wed get done talking about something or sharing about something, I always finished it and told him, thank you for the education. And to the last time we spoke, I always said that because it was always an education with Gary. Survivors include his wife of 38 years Pamela Williams; son Gary Lee Williams (Amy) of Dillon, SC; daughters, Devin Chavis (Darrell Chavis) of Maxton, NC, Shea Collins (Josh) of Laurinburg, NC, Barbara Williams and Layla Williams of the home; sisters, Cynthia Brown of Hamer, SC, Nancy Sparks of Hope Mills, NC; brothers, Joe Blackmon of Columbia, SC, Robert Blackmon (Amanda) of Rockingham, NC; grandchildren, Hailey Williams, Allison Williams, Anna Williams, Darrell Chavis, Jr., Colden Jackson, Cameron Jackson, Natalie Williams, Dristan Chavis, Malcom Collins; mother-in-law, Barbara Hopkins along with many nieces and nephews, family and friends. The family wishes to thank the entire staff at Mercy Hallmar for their love and support they have shown Gary, while he was in their care. To send flowers Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. WELCOME A Private Burial for Gary J. Williams, 78, of Welcome, Minnesota will be at a later time in the Welcome City Cemetery. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Gary & Anna Williams; brother, Ronnie Williams; father-in-law, Johnny (Shorty) Hopkins; son-in-law, Darrell Chavis. Write your message of sympathy today. The staff at Kramer Family Funeral Home extends their appreciation to the Williams family for their trust. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Saddle bronc rider Cody Wright has trouble with his first re-ride horse, Many Bubbles, as it rears up in the chute at the end of the performance at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros on Friday, February 26, 2010. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. After high school, he attended Northwest Missouri State University, where he became the president of Sigma Tau Gamma, Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. In 2015 Gary and Ihleen received the Warren Potter award from the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Arrow Heights Baptist Church in Broken Arrow. Gary Common Council member Dwight Williams, D-6th, carries tires from an illegal dump site near 40th Place and Madison Ave in Gary, Indiana Saturday Feb. 25, 2023. 2023 Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home. Beyond his professional life, Gary was a dedicated husband and father. Kelly Tierney of South Dakota makes a turn during barrel racing during the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo in 1984. He graduated from Easton High School, class of 1969. 2023. . 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