Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Williams, Thomas Gregory "Greg" June 28 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Thomas Gregory Greg Williams
June 3, 1919 June 28, 2004

Greg died at home on June 28, 2004, surrounded by his wife and three children. 

Greg, the oldest of three sons, was born in Bakersfield, CA, on June 3, 1919. 
He attended Bakersfield High School and Bakersfield Jr. College. He was active 
in track & field, and held the school record in the pole vault. He studied oil 
technology during his two years in college. He worked for Ohio Oil after 
college, but ultimately found employment with Standard Oil. At age 59, he 
retired after 38 years of service.

He left Standard Oil for a time during World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. 
He served in Portsmouth, VA and worked as a physical instructor.

An avid outdoorsman, he greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and later 
golf. He often shared these activities with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Florence Helen (Hatfield); his 
brother Gene; daughter Janice Pritchett and husband Jake; son Steve and wife 
Pat, and son Larry; 6 grandchildren, Marcy, Robin, Corey, Lori, Timi & Annie; 
and eleven great-grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed. 

In keeping with his wishes there will be no services. 


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Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased.


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