M H Eugene Williams
Dec 19, 1929 - Nov 22, 2014
Posted by: Jo Aguirre
M. H. Eugene Williams, 84, of Red Rock entered eternal life
on November 22, 2014 in Oklahoma City following a very short battle with
multiple Myeloma Cancer. His loving family was by his side. Services have been
entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home and a service celebrating
his life will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the First
Christian Church in Perry, OK with burial to follow at Grace Hill Cemetery.
Public visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm with the family
greeting friends at the funeral home from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday evening.
M. H. Eugene Williams entered this world December 19, 1929 in Crescent,
Oklahoma, the son of Arthur Phinnis and Beatrice (Clark) Williams. Williams was
raised east of Red Rock and attended Red Rock School. He was a 1948 graduate of
Red Rock High School. He began his lifelong career as a wheat farmer, cattle
rancher and oil field entrepreneur at the age of 12 years old. Farming the land
and dabbling in oil and gas wells was both his job and his hobby. He always
said, “It’s about a little bit of luck, a lot of hard work, and a little bit of
know-how.” Another of his favorite sayings was, “Farming is all I’ve ever known.
I was not very smart in school, but my daddy taught me how to farm and what to
look for.” M. H. was proud to be a farmer and even more proud that his farm
turned into a multi-generational family business.
On December 12, 1948 he married his wife of 65 years Lettie Ruth Cruts of
Marland, Oklahoma. The couple has three sons and two daughters: Dennis, Don,
Denise, Dee Ann and the late Darrell.
M. H. was a kind and generous man who was well known throughout Noble County and
surrounding counties. He enjoyed a good story, a good laugh and a free cup of
coffee. He was a loyal supporter of the local 4-H and FFA livestock programs and
rarely missed a chance to watch the students show their animals. M. H. was also
a fan of stock car racing and before losing his eyesight he loved going over to
Enid to watch Ross Waters and Babe Dickson compete. Following the loss of his
eyesight he always looked forward to his daily back-road rides with Ron Jolley
and Gale Kincaid, along with his dog, George.
M.H. Williams was a man who always made his family a top priority. He loved his
family and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. It was
important to M.H. to teach his family to have the same drive and work ethic that
made him the man he was. His simple life and positive attitude were a shining
example of how a good life should be lived. He was a loyal husband, a supportive
father, a loving grandpa, a dedicated farmer, a fair employer, and a trusted
friend. His legacy of selflessness and unbridled generosity will be carried on
by those he leaves behind, as well as the many lives of those he touched during
his remarkable 84 years of life. He will be deeply missed by all his friends and
family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Darrell Williams; one grandson,
Daniel Thomas; all of his sisters and brother; and several nieces and nephews.
He leaves behind his wife, Ruth; two sons, Dennis Williams and wife, Melanie of
Red Rock, OK, Don Williams of Perry, OK; two daughters, Denise Case and husband,
Sam of Marland, OK, Dee Ann Thomas and husband, Mark of Perry, OK; eleven
grandchildren, Gary Williams and wife, Beckey of Red Rock, Darrin Williams and
wife, Kristin of Red Rock, Jan Shiever and husband, Mitch of Edmond, Marty
Williams and wife, Crystal of Red Rock, Megan Ripley and husband, Danny of Lela,
OK, Mindy Kiser and husband, Kelly of Cleveland, Tennessee, Matt Case and Wyatt
Case of Marland, Ok. Jennifer Shields and husband, Tyson of Tonkawa, OK, Dallan
Thomas and Darrell Thomas of Perry, OK; and nine great grandchildren.
The family encourages memorial contributions to be made to the M. H. Williams
Noble County 4-H and FFA Scholarship in care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home, 203
Fir Street. Perry, OK 73077. This scholarship will be directed toward children
with a passionate interest in agriculture and livestock.
The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Mark Sanders, Gene and
Lisa Sanders, and Gale Kincaid for the many years of help and support to M. H.
and the Williams family.
Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at
www.perrycares.com.
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