Riley Williams 21 October 1861 - 11 November 1928 Matilda J. Williams 17 November 1864 - 11 December 1930 The Whitewright Sun Thursday, November 15, 1928 pg.2 RILEY WILLIAMS DIED SUNDAY AFTERNOON Riley Williams, a well known farmer and stockman, died Sunday afternoon at his home 3 miles southwest of Bells, where he resided for the past 37 years. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Methodist Church at Bells. Interment was in the cemetery east of Bells. The burial service was in charge of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Bells, of which Mr. Williams was a member for more than 25 years. Deceased is survived by his widow and the following named children: Charley Williams of Terrell; John Williams and Mrs. M.E. Everheart of Bells. Mr. Williams took an interest in the development of his community. He served as president of the Bells fair and was for several years a director in the Red River Valley Fair. Rose Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2018 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |