GARLAN H. WILLIAMS
November 13, 2019
Garlan H. Williams (Salt), of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He celebrated his 86th birthday on February 6, 2019. He served in the Army during the Korean War. After the war he attended UAB. He was employed as the archivist for United States Steel for thirty years. After retirement, he was a self-employed builder, artist/sculptor. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Hueytown. He was preceded in death by his parents Hilary and Florence Williams; his beloved wife Ann Hudson Williams of 61 years; his brothers Norman “Acorn” Williams, Madison Williams; and his sisters Marva Lee Hollowell, and Betty Burgin. He is survived by his children Susan Phillips (Steve), Becky McNair, Mike Williams (Doris), and Tim Williams (Nancy); eleven grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. The visitation will be Friday, November 15, 2019, from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home in Hueytown. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please perform an act of kindness in memory of Salt.
Garlan H. Williams (Salt), of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He celebrated his 86th birthday on February 6, 2019. He served in the Army during the Korean War. After the war he attended UAB. He was employed as the... View Obituary & Service Information