Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Williams Sr., Robert Lee September 29 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Robert Lee Williams Sr.
Services: Tues. Oct. 5th 10:00 a.m.

Robert Lee Williams Sr. was a prominent Buttonwillow businessman and farmer 
for many years . He was born December 9, 1908 in Garfield, Georgia and passed 
away peacefully September 29, 2004 in Bakersfield, Ca. Visitation will begin 
Monday from 4-8p.m.. Services are Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Cain Memorial AME 
Church, 630 California Ave. The Rev. Norris L. Williams will officiate with 
interment to follow in Union Cemetery. 

Mr. Williams was the Ex-Mayor of Buttonwillow and founded the medical center, 
serving on the board as treasurer. He was an original stockholder of the First 
Community Bank now known as Westamerica Bank. He served on the Grand Jury and 
was a member of the Lions Club and The Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Williams was 
an active member of Cain AME Church serving in various capacities, and was a 
member of Prince Hall, and San Joaquin Lodge # 11 F & AM.

He will be remembered as a loving and caring man dedicated to his family and 
friends. A gentleman in the truest sense, everyone knew his relationships with 
people came first.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Emma and is survived by his 
children; Imogene (Clyde) Campbell of Bakersfield, Ca, Robert L. (La Flora) 
Williams Jr. of Riverside, Ca, Richard L. (Nancy) Williams of Buttonwillow, 
Ca, Diane Williams, and Kenneth (Marilyn) Williams all of Bakersfield, Ca, 14 
grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Alma Bernice 
Williams, and other relatives & friends. 

Jesse E. Cooley Jr. Funeral Service 


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