Obituaries

Don Williams

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Don Williams, 71, of Hot Springs, went to be with his heavenly Father on May 8, 2013. He was born February 12, 1942 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas to Jess Williams and Ann Williams. Don was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Hot Springs. He was CEO and owner of Timberline Truck and Tractor. He was predeceased by his father, Jess Williams; mother, Ann (Bell) Henry, daughter, Ashley Donnell Williams; and his first wife, Cleonelle "Cleatie" Williams. He was cherished by his family who all loved him dearly. Loving survivors include his devoted wife, Janie Williams; son, Paul (Tiffany) Williams; son, Adam (Kim) Williams; son, Jason (Lorrie) Williams; step-son, Rob (Ashley) Erskine, all of Hot Springs; sister, Callie Andrews of Camden, sister, Betty Word of Bearden and brother, Johnny Williams of Bearden; and his eight grandchildren, who were his pride and joy-Kaitlyn, Keaton, Allie, Kaden, Asher, Hunter, Max and Emmy. Visitation will be on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Gross Funeral Home in Hot Springs. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Brother John McCallum and Don's great-nephew, Steven Word, officiating. Pallbearers are Bill Fletcher, Bill Tiner, Jerry Cox, James Sanders, Richard Vickers, and Jim Holt. Honorary Pallbearers are Gary Bean Sr., Leon Harden, Tommy Humphries, Joe Henard, Albert Lambert, Bill Thompson, Jimmy Young, Betty Hermann, the Hot Springs Village Woodworkers Truck Team, and employees of Timberline. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the First Baptist Church of Hot Springs Building Fund. Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com.

Published May 10, 2013

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