Robert Lee Williams
December 17, 1930 - July 29, 2017

Robert Lee Williams
Canton Robert Lee Williams, 86, of Canton passed away at 6:50 am Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Renaissance Care Center in Canton. He was born on December 17, 1930 in Banner Township to Burl and Nellie (Ellis) Williams. Robert married Margaret Hayes on August 4, 1951 in Lewistown, IL. She preceded him in death on October 5, 2010. Also preceding him in death were his parents, and one brother Wade Williams. Surviving are three children; Robert E. Williams of Monterey, Kathy (Glenn) Armstrong and David W. (Terri) Williams both of Canton, three grandchildren; Erika Kisler of Peoria, Gabe Kisler of Knoxville, and Beth Williams of Canton, four step grandchildren; Tara Harris, Miranda Henderson, Ian (Amber) Henderson, and Jennifer (Anthony) Mahr, three great-grandchildren; Cayden Davis, Rhylend Williams, and Emma Copes, seven step great-grandchildren; Alize Holly, Thaiyla Harris, Marley and Jude Herren - Clark, Glenn Smith, A.J. Mahr, and Caleb Mahr.
Robert worked at Caterpillar, Mapleton Plant, as a machinist for 42 years, retiring in 1989. He was an Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient serving during the Korean War. Robert was a board member of save Rice Lake Area Association and a member of Monterey United Methodist Church.
Services will be 11am Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be one hour prior to services. The Rev. Rebecca Gearhart will officiate. Burial will follow in Walnut Cemetery in Banner, IL. Memorials can be made either Monterey United Methodist Church or St. Judes Childrens Hospital.
To view Roberts DVD or leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

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