William “Russ” Williams, 58, of Great Falls, MT passed away on July 6, 2019. He was born on July 22, 1960 to James P. Williams and Lorraine A. Snyder in Helena, MT.
Russ attended Helena High School and enlisted into the US Navy in 1981 for 4 years. After his military tour, he moved to Great Falls. Russ had many trades during his years of employment, such as, working for a tree service, car salesman, roofing, pipeline and chef. Russ loved to play cribbage, card games, and live poker. Life was a gamble. He also enjoyed bowling, reading, camping, and nature. Russ loved his family and many friends.
Russ was survived by his son, Michael P. Williams, Bozeman, MT sister, Judy Williams, sister, Patricia LaMere, brother, James A. Williams all of Great Falls, brother, Troy L Williams, of Des Moines, Iowa, sister, Anna Gladeau Eshbaugh of Maryland, and brother, Craig Gladeau of Denver, CO. and many nieces, nephew and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Renee, and brother, Rick.
Military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 11th, at Montana Veterans State Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2410 Beltview, Helena, MT. Please visit www.retzfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Russ.
Deb Hagen says
I’m sorry to hear about Russ, his father Pat, brother Tony and him were good friends with my family. I can’t make it to the service but my thoughts and prayers will be with his family.