Obituary of Frank R. Williams

Frank R. Williams, Sr., 86, formerly of DeRuyter, passed away January 13, 2011 at the Groton Nursing Home. He was born February 18, 1924 in Syracuse NY, the son of the late Orin and Dolores Brilbeck. Frank resided locally for more than the past thirty years. He worked for Thomson Boat Co. and at Brewer Titchener Corp. until the mid 1980s. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, bingo, and playing pitch. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Williams of Groton, sons Eugene Williams of Lincklaen NY, Donald Williams of DeRuyter, daughters Joanne Williams of Cincinnatus, Cheryl Williams of Cortland, 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Frank was predeceased by his son Frank Williams Jr. Calling hours will be held Sunday 1-2:45 pm with a funeral to begin 3 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave Cortland NY 13045. Spring burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery, Homer NY. To offer condolences online, visit www.wright-beard.com