Obituary: Jessie Donald ‘Willie’ Williams, 85, Bardstown

Jessie Donald “Willie” Williams, 85, of Bardstown, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, in Plant City, Fla. He was born Feb. 15, 1934, in Evansville, Ind. He retired from Ford Motor Company and the U.S. Marine Corps after 35 years of service as a Master Gunnery Sergeant and served in the Vietnam Conflict. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of Salt River Masonic Lodge # 180 in Shepherdsville, and Parkway Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his two grandsons, Josh Williams and Jacob Williams; his parents, Carl and Grace Williams; one sister, Mildred Pfingston; and two brothers, Doug Williams, and Wayne Williams.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Phyllis Williams of Bardstown; one son, Phil (Debbie) Williams of Bardstown; and several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

The memorial service is 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Barlow Funeral Home with inurnment in Bardstown Cemetery with Bro. Eddie Benton officiating.

Visitation is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may go to ALS Association.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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