Bartow Williams, 81, of McMinnville died Friday, Oct. 3, at Raintree Manor in McMinnville.He was born Tuesday, June 13, 1933 in Camilla, Ga., and was the son of the late Ruby Nelson Williams.He is survived by his wife, Velma Williams of McMinnville; four daughters Frances McKinley and husband Michael of McMinnville, Sally Jackson of Camilla, Ga., Minne Toombs of Camilla, Edna Sifuentes and husband Francisco of McMinnville; son Norris Williams of Oklahoma; brother Gordon Hodges and wife Maude of Camilla; sister, Natha Drake of Kennesaw, Ga., stepbrother, Charlie J. Williams of Camilla; grandchildren Misha McKinley, Quinton McKinley, Samuel Lopez, Shandra Lopez, and Montserat Edna Sifuentes. Many other grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.In addition to his parents, Bartow was preceded in death by sister Betty Graham.A memorial service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Hiawassee Church of Christ with Paul Elam officiating. Online condolences may be made to the family at gardensofmemoryfuneralhome.com.Gardens of Memory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Oct. 10, 2014
Bartow Williams, 81