Lawrence Gilbert Williams

Lawrence was born on December 18,1956 to Gilbert and Leona Williams in Olympia Washington.

Larry joined the army at 17 years old and then went on to join the National guard and served 24 years. Larry spent a year in Afghanistan defending our country.

In his years in service he received a purple heart, a bronze star, Army commendation medal, Army good conduct medal, achievement medal. He was an E-8 when he retired from the National Guard.

Larry enjoyed riding bikes with the grandkids and walking all of his dogs, long Camping trips with his family & most of all Penny Poker.

Larry was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather and all around friend and will truly be missed.

Lawrence is survived by Christine, John, Tim and Theresa Norton, two step children Wendy McMullin and Robert McGowan, four grandchildren Timothy, Dalton, Maria and Holly Two great grandchildren Gavin and Finley

Lawrence is preceded in death both parents, brothers Monte, Jim, Jerry and Troy, Sisters Sandra and Cindy Jenkins.

In lieu of flowers Please make donations to the wounded Veterans fund.

Poem:

“Last Salute”

A last salute

A veteran’s journey, a sacred band,

They serve with pride, their duty clear,

Now in glory, they’ve nothing to fear.

Their honor lives in every tear.