Troy R. Williams

Troy R. Williams Sr., 69, of Searcy, died May 5, 2011 at his residence. He is the son of the late Herbert and Myrtle Vess Williams, and was born November 4, 1941 in Searcy.

Mr. Williams was a member of Pickens Chapel Church of The Nazarene, but was truly a cowboy at heart. He loved horses, riding horse back or riding on his wagon as well as watching westerns. His grandkids was his joy and loved playing with them; and also loved arguing with Ray Black.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Williams was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Willingham; and two sisters, Rita Reed and Edith Frye.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patsy Blount Williams; two sons, Troy Williams Jr. and wife Teresa, and Terry Williams, all of Searcy; one brother, Garry Williams of Letona; two grandchildren, Thomas Ray Williams and fiance Chelsey Dodson, and Alicia Ann Thompson and husband Chris; two great-grandchildren, Laynie and Drew Thompson.

Friends and relatives may visit at the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home Friday, May 6, 2011 from 6-8 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted 2 P.M. Saturday, May 7 at Pickens Chapel Nazarene Church, with burial following in Pickens Chapel Cemetery.