Earl Lomax Williams, 92, of Vero Beach, Florida formerly from South Charleston passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 near Naivasha, Kenya.
He was born in Monaville, WV the son of late parents, Hallie A and Effie Mae (Steele) Williams. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. A veteran of the US Army serving from 1945-1947 with a tour in Germany. He enlisted and served in the US Army Reserve 1949-1953. He attended Morris Harvey College. He was employed by Union Carbide and retired in 1985. He was a Mason and a Shriner belonging to Dunbar Masonic Lodge #159 AF&AM and the Beni Kedem Shrine.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Mary Ella (Cook); brother, William G (Bud); and sister, Virginia.
Earl is survived by his sons Larry (Becky) of Buckhannon, Gary (Pam) of Vero Beach, Fl and David (Judy) of Naivasha, Kenya; one brother, Charles (Sue) of Summerfield, Fl; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Graveside service 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Memory Gardens, Madison with C.D. Wolford officiating.
Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV is assisting the family.