Hamburg Reporter
Thursday, December 11, 1958
page 6, Columns 6-7

Walter Franklin Williams, son of Andrew and Susan Alice Williams, was born Nov 5, 1889, at Limestone, Tenn., and died at Hamburg Community Hospital, Nov 5, 1958, at the age of 69 years, after a long illness.

Walt had lived in Fremont county for the past 45 years and spent many years as a car salesman.  On Sept 18, 1948, he was united in marriage to Hazel Maupin at Hiawatha, Kans. Mr. Williams was a member of the Presbyterian church of Hamburg and Hubert Woodward Post of the American Legion.  He was associated with the Hamburg Clothing Co. for the last few years.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel, of Hamburg, three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Martindale and Mrs. Leona Gregg, both of Glenwood, Iowa and Mrs. Wilma Fuchs of Canoga Park, Calif., eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren three brothers and three sisters, all of Tennessee.

Services were held Saturday, Nov 8, at 10 am at the Rash Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Nealeigh officiating.  Interment in the Hamburg Cemetery.

Source:~ Submitted and transcribed by Jerre Robertson

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Walter Williams (5 November 1889 - 5 November 1958)

The Hamburg Reporter
November 13, 1958, page 1

Walter Williams resident 45 years Services for Walter Franklin Williams, Hamburg businessman for 45 years, were held at the Rash Funeral Home Saturday, November 8, at 10 am.  The Rev Jin Nealeigh officiated.     Mr. Williams had been in poor health for several years, but had been active until a few months ago.  A widely known car salesman for many years, he had been associated with Hamburg Clothing the last few years.     A native of Limestone, Tenn., he died on his 69th birthday, Nov 5.  He was a veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Hazel of Hamburg and three children by a former marriage:  Mrs. Lucille Martindale and Mrs. Leona Gregg of Glenwood, and Mrs. William Fuchs of Canoga Park, Calif., eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and three brothers and three sisters in Tennessee.     Interment was in the Hamburg cemetery.

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Also on the same page, column 1,  November 13, 1958: Country Tub Thumping by John Field "The true mark of a man is sometimes evident at his funeral.  Such was the case with Walt Williams.  A cross section of Hamburg was present to pay respect to quite a remarkable person. He knew almost everyone, was liked and respected by almost everyone.  Those who hunted with Walt, or fished with him, or were fortunate enough  to do business with him, will be hard pressed to find his equal. Hamburg has lost its best gardener, and one of its most staunch supporters."

~ Submitted and transcribed by Jerre Robertson

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Walter Williams
5 November 1889 - 5 November 1958

Hamburg Reporter
Thursday, December 11, 1958, page 6, Columns 6-7

Walter Franklin Williams,  son of Andrew and Susan Alice Williams, was born Nov 5, 1889, at Limestone, Tenn., and died at Hamburg Community Hospital, Nov 5, 1958, at the age of 69 years, after a long illness.

Walt had lived in Fremont county for the past 45 years and spent many years as a car salesman.  On Sept 18, 1948, he was united in marriage to Hazel Maupin at Hiawatha, Kans.  Mr. Williams was a member of the Presbyterian church of Hamburg and Hubert Woodward Post of the American Legion.  He was associated with the Hamburg Clothing Co. for the last few years.     He is survived by his wife, Hazel, of Hamburg, three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Martindale and Mrs. Leona Gregg, both of Glenwood, Iowa and Mrs. Wilma Fuchs of Canoga Park, Calif., eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren three brothers and three sisters, all of Tennessee.

Services were held Saturday, Nov 8, at 10 am at the Rash Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Nealeigh officiating.  Interment in the Hamburg Cemetery.

~ Submitted and transcribed by Jerre Robertson

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