Robert Ralph Williams

Robert was born and raised in the small town of Galton, Pennsylvania to parents Robert and Glenora

Williams. Growing up in a rural town, Robert developed a passion for all things wild. Besides becoming an avid hunter and outdoors man, Robert adopted and raised wild baby raccoons and finches and became an expert gardener. Robert loved to play basketball in his youth and excelled in the sport, lettering all four years in High School, where he was well liked and developed lifelong friendships. Over the years Robert passion for staying in shape lead him to pick up running, vigilantly running 3 miles a day until his health would no longer permit it.

Robert proudly served his country for 29 years in the Army. Starting his career off in foreign service and ending as a decorated career counselor where he earned numerous awards and medals.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Alyce Noreen, children Terri and Robert II, his son’s wife Lillian, His six grandchildren, Teresa, Charity, Christina, Meghan, Jessica, and Christopher and his great grandchildren, Ava, Kailey, Alexander, Lucas, Samantha, Jordan, Annalisa, and Trinity. Robert was a strong, loving, and devoted husband, father and grandfather His quiet demeanor and quirky sense of humor will be missed by all.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 2nd from 6-8pm at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove, TX. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 3rd at 11am at Crawford Bowers followed by burial services at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers. please make donations in Robert's name to American Heart and Lung Association.

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Our strong and loving husband, father, and grandfather