Virgil S. Williams

Virgil S. Williams, age 100 of Greenfield passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 6, 1915 in Hancock County to the late John and Anna (Sipe) Williams. Virgil was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Theatre where he served as an MP with the Field Artillery Division and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He married Ruth Maxine (Huckleberry) on September 26, 1947 in Greenfield where they remained lifelong residents. Virgil is survived by his son; Douglas (Nancy) Williams of Greenfield, daughter; Rebecca Simpson of Greenfield, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Ruth Maxine in June of 1982, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He was a member of Evangel Christian Church, enjoyed woodworking, had his pilots license and flew single engine aircraft Friends may call 4-8 pm Wednesday August 12, 2015 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, 1780 West Main, Greenfield, Indiana 46140. Funeral service 10 am, Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Larry Fannin officiating. Burial with military rites immediately following at Park Cemetery, Greenfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675 or the Purple Heart Foundation, PO Box 49, Annadale, VA, 22003. Celebration of Life Service: Stillinger Family Funeral Home 1780 W Main St Greenfield, IN 46140 10 an ,Thursday, August 13, 2015