Mill Spring, NC - Yates Hamilton Williams, 80, of Martin Walker Road, Mill Spring, NC died Sunday, March 11, 2007 at Ridge Rest in Columbus, NC. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late James Hamilton and Annie Octa Pack Williams. A veteran of World War II he served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Williams was a cattle farmer for most of his life. He was a member of Silver Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Margie W. Williams of the home, two brothers, James Marshall "Buster" Williams of Mill Spring, NC and Lewis Williams (Wilma) of Green Creek, NC, two sisters, Joan Christ of Charlotte, NC and Judy Kay Jackson of Hickory, NC, four step-children, Sue Carroll (Bill) of Asheville, NC, Jean Edwards (Bob) of Saluda, NC, Jay Gibson (Dianne) of Spartanburg, SC and Doris Gibbs (Harold) of Rutherfordton, NC. Nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother John Williams. Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 in Silver Creek Baptist Church, Mill Spring, NC with Dr. Chris Osborn and Rev. Hubert Street officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family to receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Family will be at the home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, NC 28722.
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