Robert E. Williams

Former Ohio Educator, age 82, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 23, 2015. A Business and Vocational Teacher-Coordinator for 26 years, Bob taught five years at George Washington Jr. High, three years at Aiken Sr. High, and 19 years at Princeton High School. Born in Danville, KY in 1932, he was the son of Luther and Margaret Williams. He was a 1950 academic graduate of Danville High School, a 1959 graduate of UK with an AB Degree in Education and English, and a 1970 graduate of UC with a MEd Degree in Vocational Education. He served four years in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. On August 11, 1956, Bob was united in marriage to Ann Stephens at the Centenary Methodist Church, Danville. He attended Redeemer Church and was a Life member of Amvets Post #1983, Hamilton. He was dearly loved by his family, students, and friends in the community. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved family; wife, Ann; three children, Lisa Tilney (Tim), Kathy Kirkpatrick (Dave), and Stephen Williams (Vicki); brother, Billy Williams (Pam) of Danville; six grandchildren, Heather Lewallen (Mike), Lauren Tilney, Katie Tilney, Taylor Williams, Koryn Kirkpatrick, Mitchell Williams; five great grandchildren (Katelyn, Jack, Sam, MacKenzie, Mia), nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He will be greatly missed. The family extends their appreciation to Dr. Kathleen Alter and the caring ICU nurses at Mercy Hospital, Fairfield. Visitation is Friday, March 27 at Redeemer Church from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. followed by a service at 4:00 p.m. Burial will be at Bellevue Cemetery, Danville, KY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Redeemer Church, 3431 Hamilton Middletown Rd., Hamilton, OH.