In Memory

 

Garry Kent Williams

 

 

 

Garry Kent Williams

Garry Kent WilliamsWILLIAMS, GARRY KENT, 72, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2011 while visiting friends in Nashville, TN.

He was born August 31, 1938 to Ralph and Marie Williams of Raceland, KY and was a lifelong resident of Louisville. Garry had retired after 45 years in the construction and real estate development business, serving as president for both the Ralph E. Williams Company and WKB Properties. He graduated from Louisville Male High School, attended University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and was a U.S Air Force veteran. Garry was an Eagle Scout, a Kentucky Colonel, a former member of Louisville Thoroughbred Chorus, Master's Men of Southeast Christian, an avid golfer, outdoorsman, pilot, longtime member of Hurstbourne Country Club and Southeast Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph E. Williams.

Garry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sally Wheat Williams; mother, Marie Dean Williams; brother, Max Williams (Stephanie); daughter, Lisa Williams; son, Kent Williams (Beth); and his adored grandchildren, Benton, Abe and Annie Williams. He was a friend to many and will be missed dearly.

The Williams Family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff at Vanderbilt Trauma Unit for their incredible care and compassion.