Roger Hancock Williams

Mr. Roger H. Williams, of Winnsboro, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at the age of 75. He was born in New Bern, North Carolina on June 28, 1932 to the late James E. and Blanche Hancock Williams. He was a graduate of Wake Forest University, a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict in occupied Germany. He was a retired Civil Servant for the Department of Defense, and a Baptist. He married Nancy Newton on January 9, 1982 in New Bern, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, James E. Williams, Jr. .He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Nancy Williams of Winnsboro; one son, James Shirley and wife Stephanie of The Woodlands; two daughters, Teresa Williams of Highlands, New Jersey, Donna Fite and husband Randy of St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Virginia Nichols of Buena Park, California; and six grandchildren.