He was born on February 5, 1942, in Paragould, Arkansas to Clyne and Lelah (Crockett) Williams, Sr. He married Judy Woodward on August 5, 1963. They spent 48 years together until her passing on November 28, 2011.
He was a Meat Cutter for multiple businesses in the Peoria area. He ended up at Mackinaw IGA where he retired in 2004. He also regularly attended CrossPoint Church in East Peoria.
Bubba loved to hunt and fish in his free time. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings and St. Louis Cardinals fan. His family said he was well known for his tomato plants that would grow taller than he was.
Bubba is survived by his children, Deanne (Manuel) Crawford and Karen (Mike) Williams Montegna; his grandchildren, Amanda (Ryan) Ruona, Jackson (Sydney) Crawford, Nicky Williams, and Tim Williams; 5 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; his sister, Martha Easton; his special friend, Bonnilyn Mackoway; and his niece, Katie Mackoway;
He is preceded by his parents; his wife, Judy; his sons, Ken Williams and David “Butch” Williams; 1 sister; and 3 brothers.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Petrezulli, Stephanie at OSF Hospice, and the team at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home for their exceptional and compassionate care throughout their experience.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Remmert Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held the following day on Friday, October 30, 2026, at CrossPoint Church at 11:00 am. Committal will take place directly after at Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions can be made to Richard L. Owens Hospice Home or CrossPoint Church.
Memories and condolences can be shared at RemmertFuneralHome.com.
