
July 23, 1913 ~ August 13, 2020
Gurney Lee Williams, age 107, passed away at Autumn Care of Biscoe on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Until 2019, he resided in the Eagle Springs home where he raised his family. On his recent birthday, Gurney enjoyed celebrating with the many people who participated in a vehicle parade.
Gurney, the oldest of 13 children, was born on July 23, 1913 in Moore County to Lucas Kelly and Blanche (Morgan) Williams.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Annie Allen Williams; brothers, Madison, Sherman, Hubert, Roby, Worthy (Sugar Tom), Earl, and Wilbert Williams; and sisters, Louvene Brown, Irene Hussey and Arlene Brewer.
He is survived by two siblings, Elwood Williams and Peggy Oakley, and all eight of his children: Jessie Love of Pinehurst; Virginia Saunders, Ralph Williams (Marie), Fred Williams, Wanda Allred (Michael), and Dexter Williams, all of Robbins; Louise Lewis of Charlotte and Geraldine Snider (Mahlon) of Siler City.
Gurney is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren. His grandchildren are: Dianne Mullis (Silas), Karen Britt (Richard), LaDonna Tucker, Tony Saunders (Becky), Randy Saunders (Vickie), Terry Lewis (Andrea), Duane Lewis (Erin), Charlene Lewis, Ricky Williams, Ron Williams (Nina), Nina Williams, Melinda Morgan (Jamie), Beth McCullough (Derrick) and Sonya Dunn.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday afternoon, August 16, 4:00pm at Pleasant View Friends Church, officiated by Pastor Quint Dunlap and Pastor Jacelyn Jones.
His body will lie in state at Kennedy Funeral Home in Robbins from 8:00am until 2:00pm on Sunday, August 16, 2020.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Pleasant View Friends Church Cemetery Fund, 13942 NC Hwy 24/27, Eagle Springs, NC 27242.
Kennedy Funeral Home is honored to serve the Williams family.
Condolences may be made on line at pinesfunerals.com
We are praying for you and your family.
Will be greatly missed
Hugs love n prayers for all.
Prayers for the entire Williams family.
Carson, Angel, Buck & Coleby
Melinda & family, My sympathy to all. Sounds like you had a wonderful grandfather. Cherish your memories.
Geraldine and Mahlon and family,
Our sincere condolences to the family. Sherry and Billy Kidd
Sorry for the loss. RIP
To the family of Mr. Williams,
Kim and I are grieved to learn of your loss of Mr. Gurney. What a life and legacy he leaves. You are all in our prayers. May God cradle you in His loving arms in your grief now and in the days to come. God bless you. We love you. Bruce and Kim Williams
My sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Mr. Williams.
Wings.
Love to all,
Sarah Crabtree Lawn
Sending our sympathy to the family.
Condolences!
Dear Wanda and other family members,
So sorry for your loss of a good man who loved his family well.
Praying for you as you walk through the next difficult days.
Jennifer Brown
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I have so many good memories from the day I started 1st grade on! You all have a special Place in my heart. Cherish the memories and keep your chins high and you will meet again one day in the sky!
Jessie:
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Prayers and love sent to all the family. Tony and Becky thoughts with you!
Charlie and Brenda Garner-Cassady
Harold, Pat, & Misty Clark
Psalms 116:15